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Iran-Israel tensions escalate ahead of nuclear talks

Updated 2026-06-20 22:20 UTC 2 sources Negative

Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The US military disputes Tehran's claim as Vice President Vance travels to Switzerland for upcoming nuclear negotiations.

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BBC News
The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
2026-06-20 21:11 UTC
BBC News
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
2026-06-20 21:57 UTC
Axios
Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland on Saturday ahead of a first round of negotiations with Iran that's expected on Sunday at the Burgenstock ski resort. Why it matters: This will be the first round of direct talks between the U.S. and Iran since the Islamabad sum
2026-06-20 22:03 UTC
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