President Masoud Pezeshkians visit to Islamabad comes astechnical teams work on details of the dealfollowing negotiations on Monday led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance

As part of the deal under negotiation, Washington has agreed to release $12 billion in frozen funds to Iran, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday, and temporarily suspend sanctions on oil from the Islamic republic. US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that Iranian assets had not yet been unfrozen as part of the deal and that, if they were, they could be used to buy US goods such as soybeans and would not fund terrorism

Prominent conservative radio host, spoke at the International Policy Summit to defend Trumps handling of the Iran war.

Vance says Iran must back commitments with actions, not words US Vice President JD Vance has said progress in talks with Iran will ultimately be judged by Tehran's actions rather than its promises, despite describing the latest round of negotiations in Switzerland as productive

US suspends Iran sanctions after 'good progress' in talks Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 19:47 The first round of US-Iran negotiations concludes with a temporary lifting of sanctions but progress on the nuclear issue muddied by both sides US Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media after the US and Iran held high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, 22 June 2026 (Nathan Howard/AFP) Off The US suspended sanctions against Iran on Monday as the two sparred over nuclear and weapons inspections during a day of talks that US Vice President JD Vance characterised as "good progress"

Vance says US and Iranian negotiators remain in Switzerland for talks US Vice President JD Vance says American and Iranian negotiators are continuing discussions in Switzerland despite his departure from the talks

Vance left the ongoing talks in Switzerland progress after claiming progress on multiple fronts, including ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

Brent crude fell 2.8 percent to $78.29 a barrel, moving closer to the roughly $70 level seen before the war, while US benchmark crude dropped 2.3 percent to $74.14 a barrel. US Vice President JD Vance said talks held over the weekend had created a "good foundation for a successful final deal", helping ease concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies

Vance says Middle East was desperately calling on US to broker a deal US Vice President JD Vance has defended the agreement between Washington and Tehran, rejecting suggestions that the United States is imposing a settlement on the region despite the deal containing provisions related to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland made progress, with Tehran agreeing to allow IAEA inspectors back into Iran.

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and crude oil and natural gas are flowing through.

Both nations seek a durable end to their war as Iran slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon as violations of interim deal.

According to reports from Burgenstock, where the negotiations are being held, Munir is expected to play a key role in discussions aimed at advancing implementation of the agreement. His arrival comes as US Vice President JD Vance, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and a delegation led by foreign minister Abbas Araghchi also gather in Switzerland for the talks

While both sides expressed support for diplomacy, tensions remain over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, where competing claims underscored the fragility of the emerging deal. US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for high-level negotiations with Iran, with Pakistan and Qatar helping facilitate the talks

US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge on Switzerland US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for technical-level talks with Iran, according to Reuters, marking the start of the next phase of negotiations aimed at implementing the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran

Vance says US seeks advances in nuclear and Lebanon discussions US Vice President JD Vance said he hopes upcoming talks with Iran in Switzerland will produce progress on both Tehran's nuclear programme and efforts to strengthen the ceasefire in Lebanon

A high-level Iranian team arrived in Switzerland on Saturday for peace talks with the US, Iranian state media reported, as US Vice President JD Vance departed Washington for meetings that Pakistan said will begin on Sunday.

US and Iranian teams prepare for detailed negotiations in Switzerland Iranian media have published images showing the country's delegation travelling to Switzerland for technical-level negotiations with the United States, marking the next stage in efforts to implement and expand the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries. Ahead of the talks, US Vice President JD Vance said significant work remained to be done

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

US Vice President JD Vance said US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have already arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "show a sense of responsibility" amid increased military action in the region, adding that its military strategy in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank "runscontrary to Israel's own interests" in the long-run. US Vice President JD Vance criticised Israeli cabinet members in a press briefing on Thursday, in a departure from his usual stance on Israel

Negotiators call off plans to meet in Switzerland to try to progress the U.S.-Iran deal as Trump and Vance defend the agreement.

Vance postpones trip for US-Iran talks on Friday in Switzerland The White House indicated that US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip scheduled on Friday to Switzerland, where US and Iran were set to discuss the next steps for ending the war

US says it lifted blockade on Iranian ports US Vice President JD Vance has announced that Washington has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports as the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial shipping

JD Vance has sharply criticized warmongering Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for their aggressive opposition to the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the United States and Iran to end the war.

"The only way the Iranians get any of these resources ... is if they comply fully" with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.

Vance: US let at least 12 ships pass blockade after Iran deal The US military has allowed at least 12 ships to pass through its naval blockade ofIran's ports following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday

US-Iran 60-day negotiating period begins Thursday, VP Vance says The 60-day period for negotiations between the United States andIranbegins on Thursday, but the agreement between the two sides took effect the day before, Vice President JD Vance said

Trump signs US-Iran memorandum of understanding US President Donald Trump has signed the memorandum of understanding to end the war on Iran, a White House official speaking to Reuters indicated. The official noted that the agreemnet wassigned digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vance and Irans chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

"So far, our plans for the Geneva meeting have not changed," ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said. "Regarding the signing of the memorandum of understanding, one idea is that it be done by the presidents of the two countries, which is currently under review." If the presidents were to sign the document, he added, "in principle it would be done remotely." Tehran has previously said the United States andIranwould be represented at the meeting in Switzerland by Vice President JD Vance and parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, respectively.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The US-Iran agreement faced its first major test as Iran warned of retaliation over continued Israeli operations in Lebanon and President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israel's conduct. While Washington and Tehran continued to advance implementation of the accord, Israeli leaders signalled they would maintain military operations and positions in southern Lebanon, raising questions about the deal's long-term durability

Vance says US has fundamentally changed Middle East with Iran deal US Vice President JD Vance said Washington views negotiations with Iran as a means of achieving results rather than rewarding Tehran, adding that he would attend upcoming talks in Geneva to assess Iran's commitment to the process

Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, coastal states may also impose charges for specific services rendered to passing vessels, he added. US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that during the 60-day ceasefire extension, no tolls would be charged for transit through the Strait of Hormuz

The next round of negotiations will begin immediately after the signing," said Majid Takht-Ravanchi, according to state television. He said US Vice President JD Vance will represent Washington, while "from Iran, it will be Mr Ghalibaf"

US vice president launches media push to sell Iran agreement US Vice President JD Vance has launched a series of television appearances to promote and defend the agreement between Washington and Tehran amid mounting criticism and calls for greater transparency

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The source also said the understanding would provide for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping without transit fees. Axios also reported that four US aircraft carrying equipment for Vice President JD Vance to sign a potential agreement with Iran had departed for Europe.

"Until Iran announces the matter of a potential understanding, any news from Trump on this subject should be regarded as his previous messages," it said. Trump says Vance will go to Europe for deal Trump, however, had already begun to frame expectations for a signing ceremony in Europe, with US Vice President JD Vance in attendance

Trump says Iran deal could be signed in Europe this weekend US President Donald Trump says a deal between Washington and Tehran could be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend. Continuing remarks from the White House, Trump said he would not attend any potential signing ceremony himself, but Vice President JD Vance would represent the US

Vice President Vance has seen his odds slip since the start of the year, as the secretary of State's chances have been buoyed by international conflicts.

Vice President JD Vance is leading an initiative by the Trump administration to reduce fraud in federally funded programs that are administered by states.