Iran’s foreign minister expected to travel to Switzerland
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Switzerland on Saturday, Axios’ Barak Ravid wrote on X, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The source cautioned that plans could change.
Rachel Dobkin20 June 2026 02:00
US envoy heads to Switzerland: reports
US envoy Steve Witkoff is headed to Switzerland, according to multiple reports.
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is already in Switzerland, a US official told Axios.
Vice President JD Vance was supposed to travel to Switzerland on Friday for talks with Iran, but the trip was cancelled.
“The plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalized, and the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity.
“But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable”, a White House spokesperson previously said.
Rachel Dobkin20 June 2026 01:40
White House claims Iran peace deal puts ‘America First’
The White House has framed the interim peace deal it has reached with Iran as a success for the American people.
“Forged through decisive American strength, this agreement ensures Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, reopens the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation, and puts America First — rejecting the failed policies of appeasement, cash payoffs, and endless wars that have weakened the United States for decades”, the Trump administration wrote in a statement Friday.
The deal also offers Iran a $300 billion reconstruction fund and sanctions relief.
Rachel Dobkin20 June 2026 00:30
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Nicole Wootton-Cane20 June 2026 00:00
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Nicole Wootton-Cane19 June 2026 23:30
Israeli ambassador says country is ‘firmly committed’ to ceasefire
Yechiel Leiter, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, has said his country is “firmly committed” to a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
“Israel remains firmly committed to an immediate ceasefire”, Leiter wrote on X Friday. “At 11:30 this morning, Israel halted all offensive operations; Hezbollah and Iranian claims to the contrary are bold lies”.
“If Hezbollah honors the agreement and ceases its hostilities, they will be met with quiet”, the ambassador said. “The people of Lebanon deserve a future free from Hezbollah’s grip, and a real, genuine peace between our two countries remains possible”.
Rachel Dobkin19 June 2026 23:00
Trump unveils new Air Force One gifted by Qatar: ‘A normal president wouldn’t do this’
US President Donald Trump has unveiled the Boeing 747-8, gifted by Qatar, that will serve as the new Air Force One.
“I asked the emir if we could use the brand new 747 that he got”, Trump said of the $400 million plane on Friday at Joint Base Andrews. “A normal president wouldn’t do this…but our country has to be represented properly”.
Rachel Dobkin19 June 2026 22:30
Trump heads to Camp David for the weekend
US President Donald Trump is heading to Camp David for the weekend.
Camp David, located in Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, is a country residence for presidents to unwind and host foreign leaders.
Trump departs White House on Friday (AFP/Getty)
Rachel Dobkin19 June 2026 22:00
Trump issues warning to Iran if they don’t sign permanent peace deal
Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran if they don’t sign a permanent peace deal.
Speaking to US Air Force service members ahead of his trip to Camp David, Trump said Iran has 60 days to make a lasting deal, “otherwise, we will do things that won’t make them happy.
“But I don’t think it’s going to get to that. I think it’s gonna be very good”, Trump said.
Trump speaks to service members at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday (Getty)
Rachel Dobkin19 June 2026 21:30
Israeli and Lebanese officials to meet in Washington next week: State Department
Israeli and Lebanese officials will meet in Washington next week, according to the US State Department.
The next round of peace negotiations will take place from Tuesday to Thursday, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Friday.
The statement came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
During the conversation, Rubio emphasized that negotiations with Israel are the only “feasible path to reconstruction, economic recovery, and ending recurrent cycles of violence”, Pigott said.
Rachel Dobkin19 June 2026 21:02