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US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
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· June 20, 2026
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Key takeaway The meeting comes after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's attacks in Lebanon as the reason.
Talks between US and Iranian negotiators are set to take place in Switzerland. The discussions aim to add details to an interim agreement to halt the war. The meeting comes after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's attacks in Lebanon as the reason.
Tehran has also warned that little progress may be made if the fighting continues. Further information on the talks and their potential outcomes can be found through ABC13 Houston, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as more details become available.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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