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Vance Heads to US-Iran Talks With Hormuz Status in Question
US Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland for talks with top Iranian officials, following fighting in southern Lebanon that delayed negotiations and prompted Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic. This closure disrupts international maritime commerce and raises concerns about regional stability.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 04:22 PM EDT
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