High-level talks in Switzerland to permanently end the Iran war wrapped up early Monday after a tense start. While top officials left, lower-level teams will stay to detail a new ‘de-confliction cell’ aimed at stopping fighting in Lebanon. The move comes despite President Trump trading sharp threats with Tehran over social media, even as negotiators try to salvage a lasting peace deal over the next 60 days. Follow all the latest developments here: 07:10 AM, 23 June 2026We are closing this coverage now. For the latest updates, click here.04:57 AM, 23 June 2026 Trump said he could refuse to help NATO if askedUS President Donald Trump said Monday that he could refuse to help NATO countries as pay back for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran."We spent all of this money. And then when we want to maybe have help on small stuff... They say no we would rather not help," Trump said during a press conference in the Oval Office.03:02 AM, 23 June 2026Iran pushes back against Vance's claims about nuclear inspectorsIran has pushed back against claims made by US Vice President JD Vance that Tehran had agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors into the country, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stating that the country's engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would continue strictly under existing safeguards obligations and domestic legal frameworks.Speaking to Iran's state-run news agency IRNA on Monday, following the recent US-Iran technical talks held in Switzerland, Baqaei responded to Vance's remarks, stating that the interaction with the UN nuclear watchdog will be based on the "Safeguards Agreements" between Tehran and the IAEA."Iran's interactions with the Agency, in accordance with Iran's obligations under the Safeguards Agreements, will continue according to existing procedures and comply with the laws enacted by the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the decisions of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC)," Baqaei told IRNA.02:41 AM, 23 June 2026Strait of Hormuz will be 'managed' by Iran: Ghalibaf insistsThe lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, insisted on Monday the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran and would follow international laws.Qalibaf, who is also the speaker of the parliament, spoke with Iran state media on a plane on his way back from Switzerland.“Hopefully we can activate the strait again, in terms of passage, and bring prosperity back to regional and global economy” he said.Ghalibaf confirmed that the issue of releasing the frozen assets as well as the sale of Iranian oil were discussed in the talks with the U.S.Ghalibaf and the Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived on Monday night in Oman where they met with the country’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi to discuss the peace efforts and ensure safety navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.02:36 AM, 23 June 2026Commercial tanker traffic through Hormuz resumes Commercial tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has resumed, easing concerns over global energy supplies, while the reopening of Iranian exports is expected to restore additional barrels to international markets and broaden Tehran's customer base beyond the limited channels it relied on under sanctions.According to data and analytics firm Kpler, there were 71 confirmed transits over the weekend, with a peak of 35 crossings on Saturday. About 100 to 130 vessels passed through the strait each day before the war.02:15 AM, 23 June 2026Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding: UNIFIL01:05 AM, 23 June 2026US grants 60-day waiver on Iran sanctions, Lebanon fighting abates: Optimism after first talksThe United States on Monday granted Iran a 60-day waiver from key oil sanctions following the first round of talks under a fledgling peace agreement, paving the way for Tehran to resume legal crude exports to global markets after months of wartime disruption. The temporary licence, issued by the US Treasury, authorizes the sale, transport, financing and insurance of Iranian crude and petroleum products through Aug. 21, reversing restrictions imposed during the conflict that began on Feb. 28.The sanctions relief came as officials reported a return to calm in Lebanon after fighting linked to the regional conflict, and after Iran lifted its closure of the Strait of Hormuz under the terms of the interim accord. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.12:51 AM, 23 June 2026Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspections, Tehran hasn’t commentedUS Vice President JD Vance said that the opening round of peace talks with Iran had laid "a good foundation for a successful final deal" to end the conflict that erupted in late February. His remarks came after he concluded an extended session of negotiations with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, part of a diplomatic push to transform the recent ceasefire into a permanent peace agreement. Vance also said Iran had agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to return to the country, a move that would mark a significant step toward restoring international oversight of Tehran's nuclear programme. Iranian officials, however, did not confirm the claim, leaving the scope and timing of any renewed inspections unclear.12:35 AM, 23 June 2026Vance leaves Switzerland, but other US negotiators are still talking