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US Vice President JD Vance (L) makes an opening statement next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off on June 21, 2026 with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. (Photo by Nathan Howard / POOL / AFP)

Middle East

US-Iran talks, Vance: "Progress has been made." Trump threatens: "If you close Hormuz, I'll take the country."

The Strait, however, remains closed. Tehran: "We will reopen it only after the ceasefire in Lebanon is respected and after waivers for the sale of our oil are granted."

The alarm

France, extreme heatwave on the way: temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, alcohol consumption banned.

Many events related to the "Fête de la Musique" currently underway across the country are at risk. Alcohol sales are banned in 35 departments, including Paris, on high alert.

The war

Ukrainian drone strike in Crimea leaves 4 dead, 28 injured

The alarm has been raised on the Kerch Peninsula. Emergency services are responding.

L'arrivo di Vance in Svizzera (foto Ansa/Epa)

The negotiations

Vance arrives in Switzerland: new round of talks with Iran begins

Two key issues on the table in Lucerne: the nuclear issue and the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Middle East

Tehran: "Truce violated in Lebanon, we're closing Hormuz." And Netanyahu orders a ceasefire.

The Central General Staff announced: "The Strait will be closed to maritime traffic." Shortly thereafter, the Israeli Prime Minister ordered the IDF to halt the bombing.

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Spain

Pedro Sanchez's wife sent to trial: passport confiscated

The judge's precautionary measures against the risk of absconding, including the requirement to sign in. "A persecution."

the clash

Trump (again) slams Meloni: "She wants to be friends again to gain popularity." Her response: "Take care of your popularity."

The tycoon is unrestrained in his comments on Truth, and the prime minister responds: "Being your friend certainly hasn't helped me. I will always defend the national interest."

the tragedy

An Italian tourist dies in a fire at a resort in the Dominican Republic.

The Farnesina has announced that the compatriot was struck by a respiratory crisis while she was on the beach after the evacuation.

epa13048048 United States President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Medal of Honor award ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, 18 June 2026. EPA/Aaron Schwartz via CNP / POOL

the attack

Trump lashes out at the EU: "All those wind turbines are a disaster."

The US president criticizes: "Europe is getting everything wrong on energy and immigration."

La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni e il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump al G7 di Evian (Palazzo Chigi)

the attack

Trump: "Meloni begged me to take a picture, and I felt sorry for her." His response: "Italy doesn't beg."

The US president's harsh words after the G7 summit. Mattarella calls the prime minister: "Solidarity." Tajani cancels his US visit.

Un attacco ucraino su Mosca (foto Ansa/Epa)

war

Kiev launches its strongest attack yet on Moscow, Zelensky: "It will burn with us."

Refinery fire, Lavrov promises tough response. Rutte: "A turn in Kiev's favor."

the negotiations

US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed indefinitely

The Bern government announced this after Vance's withdrawal: "But we remain available, preparatory work continues."

Nella combo, il presidente Donald Trump (D) firma a Versailles l'accordo tra l'Iran e gli Stati Uniti, e il presidente iraniano Masoud Pezeshkian firma il memorandum a Teheran, 18 giugno 2026. IRANIAN STATE TV IRIB/HANDOUT// X/EmmanuelMacron +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++

the agreement

The US and Iran sign a memorandum remotely: "Hormuz has reopened."

Trump: "Anyone still attacking me is either jealous or stupid." His deputy, J.D. Vance: "The 60-day deadline to finalize the agreement has begun."

war

Ukrainian drone strikes close Moscow's airports for security reasons

The Moscow oil refinery was also hit. Zelensky: "The response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities is fully justified."

Green light

US-Iran, Trump: "I signed the agreement." The Strait of Hormuz is nearing reopening.

The United States announces that it has signed the pact

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the war

A $300 billion private fund: the gimmick for Iran's reconstruction

Investments from companies based in the US and the Gulf, but also in Asia

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the memorandum

Nuclear, Hormuz, Lebanon, and sanctions: The text of the US-Iran agreement has been revealed.

Bloomberg publishes the main points of the agreement between Washington and Tehran to end the war

La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni in occasione del G7 ad Evian, 16 Giugno 2026. ANSA/UFFICIO STAMPA PALAZZO CHIGI FILIPPO ATTILI ++FOTO NON IN VENDITA- DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++NPK++

the summit

Ukraine, the G7: "More weapons for Kiev and we will strengthen sanctions against Russia."

Leaders gathered in Evian: "United in our unwavering support for the country defending itself from Moscow." And the security mission in Hormuz was confirmed.