Middle EastPublished: 21 June 2026 at 03:20

US Vice President Vance heads to Switzerland for talks with Iran; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon

US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. Meanwhile, Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel killed 16 people in Lebanon on Saturday.

On Saturday, June 21, 2026, live updates continue on the Iran war. US Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. Iran’s delegation has arrived in Switzerland and stated that its main goal is to ensure all parties fully implement the interim deal to end the war.

In parallel, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway. Israel carried out attacks in Lebanon on Saturday, resulting in 16 fatalities.

These developments are part of an escalating conflict that has drawn international attention.

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