Vance, J D – War Watch

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U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs, Erica L. Green, Max Bearak and Lara Jakes June 15, 2026June 16, 2026

U.S. and Iranian officials said the deal included a 60-day cease-fire to pave the way for negotiations toward a final peace agreement and talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

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Araghchi, Abbas | Geneva (Switzerland) | Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Persian Gulf | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D

As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know
ByAdam Rasgon and Farnaz Fassihi June 12, 2026

A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.

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Araghchi, Abbas | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kushner, Jared | Middle East | Pakistan | Peace Process | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D | Witkoff, Steven

What to Know About the Mideast Standoff
ByThe New York Times April 26, 2026May 3, 2026

Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.

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Al Akhbar | Araghchi, Abbas | Deaths (Fatalities) | Defense and Military Forces | Hegseth, Pete | Hezbollah | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Katz, Israel (1955- ) | Kushner, Jared | Lebanon | Pakistan | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D | War and Armed Conflicts | Witkoff, Steven

Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks
ByLuke Broadwater, Farnaz Fassihi and Euan Ward April 24, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

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Appointments and Executive Changes | Araghchi, Abbas | Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Jalili, Saeed | Karroubi, Mehdi | Khamenei, Ali | Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) | Pakistan | Pezeshkian, Masoud | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vaez, Ali | Vahidi, Ahmad | Vance, J D

The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

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Defense and Military Forces | Freight (Cargo) | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Peace Process | Pezeshkian, Masoud | Ports | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D

Iran Says It Seized Two Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz
ByLynsey Chutel, Leo Sands and Michael Levenson April 22, 2026April 23, 2026

A British naval agency said the two vessels had come under attack near the strait, as a U.S. blockade on Iran’s ports continued.

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Embargoes and Sanctions | Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer | International Atomic Energy Agency | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Nuclear weapons | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D

Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold
ByJonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Elian Peltier and Farnaz Fassihi April 21, 2026

With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D

Vance’s Trip to Islamabad on Hold as U.S. Says Iran Failed to Respond to Its Terms
ByJonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman April 21, 2026

The delay is another hurdle in the Trump administration’s push to secure an agreement that would curb Iran’s nuclear program.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D

Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire Before Deadline Expires; Vance’s Trip Is on Hold
ByJonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

President Trump attributed his decision to divisions among the Iranians about how to proceed and said he wanted to give them more time.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Pakistan | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vance, J D | War and Armed Conflicts

Facing Hard-Liners at Home and Bluster From Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks
ByErika Solomon April 20, 2026April 21, 2026

Publicly, Iranian officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend.

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