Vance announces positive progress in US-Iran negotiations, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, Iran agrees to invite inspectors for a revisit

WASHINGTON, June 22 – U.S. Vice President Vance announced Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, with the U.S. and Iran establishing a long-term mechanism to safeguard unimpeded transit through the strategic waterway. Vance noted that bilateral talks in Vienna have made significant progress, with negotiators haggling until roughly 1 a.m. local time, putting solid groundwork in place for a comprehensive accord. On the nuclear front, Vance revealed Iran has agreed to grant International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors return access – a major breakthrough in the long-running negotiations. Turning to the situation in Lebanon, Vance called on all factions there to maintain proper coordination to stabilize the volatile region. Vance emphasized that much work remains ahead, however. Technical-level talks will continue in the coming days and weeks, overseen by specialized technical teams. He also warned that if Iran makes misleading claims, President Trump will respond firmly. Vance added he will return to the U.S. shortly once the negotiations wrap up.