U.S.-Iran talks postponed amid escalating conflict in Lebanon
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JD Vance, Donald Trump, Iranian officials, Israeli military
Switzerland, Lebanon, Washington
June 19, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 36/20/2026, 2:30:44 AM
High-stakes U.S.-Iran talks scheduled for Friday in Switzerland were postponed. Iranian officials refused to attend due to ongoing Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Fighting in southern Lebanon intensified, resulting in at least 18 deaths, including four Israeli soldiers.
- Earlier version 26/20/2026, 2:10:27 AM
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