US-Iran Negotiate in Switzerland - Strait of Hormuz Closure Claims and Global Economic Impact | Kicau Pagi
SUMMARY: US-Iran direct negotiations begin in Switzerland amid controversy over Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran closed the strait in protest over Israeli attacks in Lebanon which it says violates the peace deal. However, US Central Command denies the claim and states that ship traffic continues normally. US Vice-President JD Vance leads the American delegation in talks that also involve Pakistan as a mediator. A new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran officially began in Switzerland on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This critical moment comes just hours after Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's stated reason is the ongoing Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon, which they claim violates the first clause of the 14-point memorandum of understanding previously signed by both nations. The American delegation is led directly by Vice-President JD Vance, who arrived in Switzerland ...