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U.S. Retaliates After Iran Announces Re-blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Negotiations Begin in Switzerland Following continued Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, Iran has officially declared a "re-blockade of the Strait of Hormuz." President Trump immediately countered, stating that the U.S. SBS Jun 21, 2026 11:26 PM

US, Iran Hold Face-to-Face Talks in Switzerland; 4-Party Meeting Joined by Mediators The face-to-face meeting between the negotiating teams of the two countries comes 70 days after their end-of-war talks on April 11–12, which ended with a "no-deal" declaration in Islamabad, Pakistan. SBS Jun 21, 2026 11:13 PM

Trump Warns Iran: "Stop Your Proxy in Lebanon or Face Stronger Strikes" President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on June 21 that if it does not stop the pro-Iranian militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, it will face even stronger airstrikes from the United States. SBS Jun 21, 2026 11:02 PM

Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: "No Final Negotiations Without Implementation of Ceasefire in Lebanon" ▲ Iranian negotiation delegation arriving in Switzerland Esmaeil Baghaei, spokes… SBS Jun 21, 2026 9:24 PM

Israeli Defense Minister: 'No Limits' on Eliminating Threats in Lebanon, No Troop Withdrawal In a statement on the 21st , Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said, "There have been, and there are, no restrictions on the IDF in its operations to eliminate threats within Lebanon." He added, "The recently announced ceasefire allows the IDF to maintain all positions within the security zone to defend our northern communities," and emphasized, "The IDF will never withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon." This statement was released as Iran announced that it would prioritize the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel as a key agenda item in the context of talks between the U.S. SBS Jun 21, 2026 9:22 PM

Three Hikers Die in One Week at Grand Canyon: What Happened? The Grand Canyon, one of the most iconic national parks in the United States. Three hikers have died within the past week. SBS Jun 21, 2026 5:40 PM

Swiss Foreign Ministry: U.S. and Iran to Begin Negotiations on the Morning of June 21 Local Time Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf The Swiss government announced that the United States and Iran will begin negotiations on the morning of June 21 local time to implement a previous Memorandum of Understanding . SBS Jun 21, 2026 5:38 PM

"Begged for a Photo"... Trump Attacks Meloni Again President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump claimed again today that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had requested a photo with him during the G7 summit, stating, "She wants to be friends again to boost her approval ratings, but I will decline." President Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying, "Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni kept repeatedly asking me for a photo during the G7 summit held in France." In an interview with the Italian private TV channel La7 yesterday, President Trump had previously stated, "Prime Minister Meloni begged me to take a picture with her," adding, "I didn't want to take it, but I felt sorry for her, so I did." Despite Prime Minister Meloni strongly refuting the claim as a "completely fabricated story" and Italy canceling Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's visit to the U.S. SBS Jun 21, 2026 4:09 PM

“Do You Really Not Want to Extend Your Term?” Trump Expresses Frustration with Netanyahu U.S. President Donald Trump has personally shared an article on social media suggesting that the political future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lies in his hands. SBS Jun 21, 2026 3:23 PM

Zelenskyy Returns Poland's Highest Honor Amid Historical Dispute Over 'Civilian Massacre' On June 20 , President Zelenskyy wrote on X that he had returned the Order of the White Eagle, which he received from the Polish government in 2023, to the Polish president, stating, "I believe that the future will confirm the respect that Ukrainians deserve." President Zelenskyy also attached a photo of the medal taken at a Kyiv post office just before it was sent to Poland. SBS Jun 21, 2026 2:29 PM