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US-Iran Memo Reopens Strait, Starts 60-Day Talks

6/22/2026

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Summary

US VP Negotiates

The United States and Iran signed a June 2026 memorandum to end fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin 60-day nuclear talks.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland Sunday to meet Iran’s delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with Pakistan and Qatar mediating.
U.S. Central Command said 55 merchant ships carrying over 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Saturday, contradicting Iran’s closure claim.

Summary

Vance Visits

Vice President JD Vance’s Swiss visit draws GOP criticism while eyeing a 2028 run.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned of tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if the deal collapses.
Iranian adviser Mohammad Mokhber said the United States violated the ceasefire clause of the interim agreement.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi met Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis, emphasizing United Nations oversight of nuclear talks.

History

Historical Context

On July 14 2015 the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was signed in Vienna by Iran, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, China and the EU. The deal cut Iran’s operating centrifuges to about 6,100, capped enrichment at 3.67 percent and lifted nuclear-related sanctions, creating a diplomatic template for later regional negotiations.

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US VP Negotiates

The United States and Iran signed a June 2026 memorandum to end fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin 60-day nuclear talks.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland Sunday to meet Iran’s delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with Pakistan and Qatar mediating.
U.S. Central Command said 55 merchant ships carrying over 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Saturday, contradicting Iran’s closure claim.

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