West Asia war LIVE updates: U.S. and Iran to talk in Switzerland on key details
U.S. and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland to finalize details of an interim peace agreement following the recent West Asia war. Meanwhile, tensions have spiked after Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for the destruction of Lebanon following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers, and Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military actions.
Why it matters
The potential collapse of the U.S.-Iran peace deal and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pose significant risks to global energy security and regional stability in the Middle East.
Pakistan will continue to support the implementation of the understanding between Iran and the U.S., said the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday (June 21, 2026). Pakistan was the mediator between U.S. and Iran for a peace deal.
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