Munich: US-Iran-Switzerland Negotiations Lay Groundwork for Final Agreement, Aiming for Regional Ceasefire

June 22: U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke in Switzerland, saying negotiations with Iran have been going extremely smoothly and have made notable progress. Technical talks will continue, he added, as he heads back to the U.S. The technical team still has plenty of work ahead, with technical negotiations set to continue over the coming weeks and days. Vance noted Iran has agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors back for a follow-up visit. Inspectors could start work as early as this week—maybe even today—and he said he might hold discussions with nuclear inspectors later today. He emphasized that if Iran spreads falsehoods, President Trump will respond firmly. On regional issues, Vance said the U.S. has established a de-escalation mechanism for Lebanon, aiming to get Hezbollah to stop firing at Israel. The mechanism is meant to contain the conflict in Lebanon while ensuring proper coordination and respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty. Additionally, Vance said a mechanism has been put in place to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, and the strait is currently open. He noted the U.S. wants a regional ceasefire, to ensure Israel’s security, and believes a really solid foundation has been built for a successful final agreement.