U.S. and Iran Hold Talks at Swiss Resort
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level U.S.-Iran talks regarding an interim deal to end a war took place Sunday in OBBUERGEN, Switzerland.
The meeting occurred at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne involving Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials. Attendees included Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Mediators Present
According to reports from the Associated Press, mediators from Pakistan and Qatar were present in the room for the direct engagement between U.S. and Iranian representatives.
Tensions Rise Over President Trump's Comments
The talks had a tense start Sunday as Tehran took offense at comments by President Donald Trump. According to reports published on Jun 21, 2026, with updates noted at 6:48 PM EDT and an initial publication time of 11:28 AM EDT, the President made threats while speaking on social media and to news outlets during the time of Vance's meeting.
Specific Allegations Regarding Trump
According to reports from AP, President Donald Trump told Iran's president to "watch what he says." The source also stated that Trump threatened to attack Tehran. These comments were made while Vice President JD Vance was holding talks with Iranian officials at the resort.
Impact on Negotiations
The distant comments by President Trump complicated efforts by Vice President JD Vance and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, according to the source context provided by PBS NewsHour. The reports indicate that these actions occurred as U.S. representatives sought to prod Iran into negotiations.