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Iran war live: JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland for talks with Tehran

US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed.

epa13047048 US Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media about the Iran-US memorandum of understanding in the White House Briefing Room in Washington, DC, USA, 18 June 2026. The Trump administration is facing criticism for the deal, which opponents say is in Tehran's favor. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
US Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters about the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, on June 18, 2026 [Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA]
By Edna Mohamed, Stephen Quillen and Mariamne Everett
Published On 19 Jun 2026

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  • The White House says US Vice President JD Vance has delayed a planned trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the war.
  • Vance earlier defended the deal amid criticism from US and Israeli officials while announcing that a 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun.

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