US and Iran hold talks in Switzerland to end war
Quick Look
- US and Iran delegations met in Switzerland on Sunday to discuss an interim deal to end the war.
- The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, focused on the conflict in Lebanon, Iran's nuclear program, and unfreezing Iranian assets.
- Israel stated its troops would remain in a 'security zone' in southern Lebanon.
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Why It Matters
US and Iranian delegations met in Switzerland to discuss an interim deal to end the war, amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in Lebanon.
Kieran Burke with dpa, AFP, AP, Reuters | Wesley Dockery
Published 06/21/2026Published June 21, 2026
Officials from the United States and Iran have begun talks to shore up an interim deal to end the war. Follow DW for more.
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What you need to know
Both the US and Iranian delegations were in Switzerland on Sunday for talks
The US delegation is headed by Vice President JD Vance, who arrived on Sunday morning
Iran's delegation, headed by Parliamentary Speaker Bagher Qalibaf, arrived earlier
Talks are happening amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran said it was closing following Israel's attacks in Lebanon
Hezbollah and Israel are blaming one another for breaking the latest ceasefire
Israel says it will remain in south Lebanon 'security zone' which Lebanese officials refer to as an occupation
Read here for the latest developments on the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Sunday, June 21.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Progress on Lebanon ceasefire and nuclear issue
Likely · Short term
Open Questions
- Will the talks result in a lasting ceasefire?
- What are the specific terms of the interim deal?
- How will Iran's nuclear program be addressed?
