Vance: Iran’s nuclear program and Hezbollah ceasefire main focus of Switzerland trip

Published June 20, 2026 7:34pm ET | Updated June 21, 2026 4:34pm ET



Vice President JD Vance said Saturday afternoon the “nuclear issue” and renewed ceasefire between Israel and Iranian proxy terrorist organization Hezbollah are the two primary subjects of negotiation he will “be focused on” during a first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on Sunday in Switzerland.

Vance told reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland ahead of his flight that “we’re going to hopefully make progress” on the two points of contention before noting “I’m sure the Iranians are going to have issues they’d like to discuss as well.” 

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