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Vice President JD Vance points to a reporter to take a question in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Washington.
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The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying his trip to Switzerland to lead nuclear negotiations with Iran. The postponement follows reports that Iran is delaying its delegation due to Israel's military actions in Lebanon. The U.S. recently lifted its blockade, allowing oil tankers to move through the Strait of Hormuz. This initial agreement has faced criticism for potentially conceding too much to Iran. Vance defends the deal, stating Iran must comply with U.S. demands first. The agreement requires Iran to dilute its uranium stockpile and renounce nuclear ambitions. Shipping through the strait has started to normalize.
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