Trump envoy, Iranian minister fly to Switzerland for talks amid Israeli invasion of Lebanon

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were headed to Switzerland for talks after a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on June 20, 2026. The ceasefire followed a 14-point memorandum to halt fighting and open a 60-day window to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear programme. US Vice President JD Vance cancelled plans to travel. The ceasefire took effect around 4 pm in Lebanon. Israel said it would keep forces in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's health ministry reported 47 killed and 97 wounded in Israeli attacks after midnight into Friday.

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were headed to Switzerland for talks after a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on June 20, 2026. The ceasefire followed a 14-point memorandum to halt fighting and open a 60-day window to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear programme. US Vice President JD Vance cancelled plans to travel. The ceasefire took effect around 4 pm in Lebanon. Israel said it would keep forces in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's health ministry reported 47 killed and 97 wounded in Israeli attacks after midnight into Friday.

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were headed to Switzerland for talks after a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on June 20, 2026. The ceasefire followed a 14-point memorandum to halt fighting and open a 60-day window to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear programme. US Vice President JD Vance cancelled plans to travel. The ceasefire took effect around 4 pm in Lebanon. Israel said it would keep forces in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's health ministry reported 47 killed and 97 wounded in Israeli attacks after midnight into Friday.

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