Iran war LIVE: Vice President JD Vance described the latest round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran as productive.Iran war LIVE: US Vice President JD Vance said peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February. Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.US-Iran talks in Switzerland | Top points 1. Trump says Iran ready for extensive weapons inspections US President Donald Trump said Iran is prepared to accept major weapons inspections to ensure what he called "nuclear honesty" and greater transparency regarding its nuclear activities. He made the remarks in a post on Truth Social following recent US-Iran talks in Switzerland. 2. JD Vance calls Switzerland talks productive US Vice President JD Vance described the latest round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran as productive, saying the discussions laid "a very good foundation" for a successful final agreement between the two countries. 3. US claims progress on nuclear oversight Vance said the talks established mechanisms related to regional stability and oversight of Iran's nuclear programme. He also claimed that Iran had agreed to allow nuclear inspectors into the country as a step toward preventing the development of nuclear weapons. 4. Iran rejects claims of new inspection commitments Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei pushed back against the US claims, saying Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would continue only under existing safeguards obligations and according to Iranian laws and national security decisions. 5. Tehran says nuclear programme was not negotiated According to sources cited by Iran's state-run news agency IRNA, Iran did not negotiate its nuclear programme during the Switzerland talks and did not make any new commitments regarding inspections or nuclear-related activities. ...Read MoreUS-Iran talks in Switzerland | Top points 1. Trump says Iran ready for extensive weapons inspections US President Donald Trump said Iran is prepared to accept major weapons inspections to ensure what he called "nuclear honesty" and greater transparency regarding its nuclear activities. He made the remarks in a post on Truth Social following recent US-Iran talks in Switzerland. 2. JD Vance calls Switzerland talks productive US Vice President JD Vance described the latest round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran as productive, saying the discussions laid "a very good foundation" for a successful final agreement between the two countries. 3. US claims progress on nuclear oversight Vance said the talks established mechanisms related to regional stability and oversight of Iran's nuclear programme. He also claimed that Iran had agreed to allow nuclear inspectors into the country as a step toward preventing the development of nuclear weapons. 4. Iran rejects claims of new inspection commitments Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei pushed back against the US claims, saying Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would continue only under existing safeguards obligations and according to Iranian laws and national security decisions. 5. Tehran says nuclear programme was not negotiated According to sources cited by Iran's state-run news agency IRNA, Iran did not negotiate its nuclear programme during the Switzerland talks and did not make any new commitments regarding inspections or nuclear-related activities. Follow all the updates here:Jun 23, 2026 7:01:09 AM ISTIran war LIVE: Iran's chief negotiators Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday.Ghalibaf said "that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war conditions and will be administered by the Islamic Republic of Iran, in accordance with international law", according to IRNA.(AFP)Jun 23, 2026 6:58:27 AM ISTIran war LIVE: US Vice President JD Vance claimed that Iran had agreed to allow nuclear inspectors into the country following talks in Switzerland, but Tehran rejected the claim, saying it had not accepted any fresh commitments. Jun 23, 2026 6:54:57 AM ISTIran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) reiterated Vice President JD Vance's assertion that Iran is prepared to accept extensive weapons inspections as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts following recent talks between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland under the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU).Jun 23, 2026 6:49:55 AM ISTUS-Iran peace deal LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would take necessary action if Iran fails to adhere to any agreement following the conclusion of the initial round of technical talks in Switzerland, stressing that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is more important than concerns over global economic fallout, including the risk of a worldwide depression.Speaking during the signing ceremony of two Executive Orders on quantum technology at the White House Oval Office, Trump said enforcement measures would be taken if Iran did not comply with its commitments."If Iran doesn't live up to their agreement, or if they're not behaving, I will do what I have to do," Trump told reporters.He added that continued cooperation from Tehran would ensure stability, saying, "As long as they respect us, we are not going to have any trouble."Addressing concerns about the potential global economic impact of military action on Iran, Trump rejected the suggestion that such steps could trigger a depression.(ANI)