2026-06-21

U.S. Vice President Vance, at talks in Switzerland, said negotiations with Iran have made "significant" progress in recent hours and more gains are expected within hours. He said both sides now see "a shared future"; President Trump has urged a "new page" in relations with the Iranian people and has authorized pursuit of diplomatic solutions on a range of issues, though Vance questioned whether this can permanently reshape the Middle East balance. Saudi media reported Vance announced the Strait

U.S. Vice President Vance, at talks in Switzerland, said negotiations with Iran have made "significant" progress in recent hours and more gains are expected within hours. He said both sides now see "a shared future"; President Trump has urged a "new page" in relations with the Iranian people and has authorized pursuit of diplomatic solutions on a range of issues, though Vance questioned whether this can permanently reshape the Middle East balance. Saudi media reported Vance announced the Strait of Hormuz has been opened and that further steps are expected. Vance said substantial progress has been made toward a Lebanese ceasefire in recent days, while warning such pauses are often "messy"; Trump remains committed to a comprehensive regional ceasefire.

2026-06-21

Fox News reported Trump told Iranian officials in a phone call last night not to close the Strait of Hormuz, warning "if you close it, you will no longer be a country." He said the US could act as the strait's "guardian" and "take" 20% of Iran's oil, suggested the US might seize control of the waterway if necessary, warned he would "blow them to pieces," and said the US could impose transit fees if no agreement is reached.

Fox News reported Trump told Iranian officials in a phone call last night not to close the Strait of Hormuz, warning "if you close it, you will no longer be a country." He said the US could act as the strait's "guardian" and "take" 20% of Iran's oil, suggested the US might seize control of the waterway if necessary, warned he would "blow them to pieces," and said the US could impose transit fees if no agreement is reached.

2026-06-21

Qatar's prime minister said he had seen dedication and significant efforts from Fansi, Pakistan's prime minister and Iran's foreign minister.

Qatar's prime minister said he had seen dedication and significant efforts from Fansi, Pakistan's prime minister and Iran's foreign minister.

2026-06-21

卡塔爾總理：我們看到了來自範斯、巴基斯坦總理和伊朗外長的奉獻和巨大努力。

卡塔爾總理：我們看到了來自範斯、巴基斯坦總理和伊朗外長的奉獻和巨大努力。

2026-06-21

Delegations from Iran, the United States, Pakistan and Qatar began four-party talks in Switzerland on June 21.

Delegations from Iran, the United States, Pakistan and Qatar began four-party talks in Switzerland on June 21.

2026-06-21

On June 21 Colombia is holding a presidential runoff between independent Avelardo de la Espriella of the far‑right Homeland Defenders grouping and Ivan Cepeda of the left‑wing Historic Pact coalition to choose the president for 2026–2030. Polls opened at 08:00 and close at 16:00 local time; counting begins immediately after and preliminary results are expected tonight. No candidate won a majority in the May 31 first round; under current rules the candidate with the most votes in the runoff will

On June 21 Colombia is holding a presidential runoff between independent Avelardo de la Espriella of the far‑right Homeland Defenders grouping and Ivan Cepeda of the left‑wing Historic Pact coalition to choose the president for 2026–2030. Polls opened at 08:00 and close at 16:00 local time; counting begins immediately after and preliminary results are expected tonight. No candidate won a majority in the May 31 first round; under current rules the candidate with the most votes in the runoff will be elected.