France 24 • June 21, 2026 19:50

What's the state of the Strait?

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US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions and securing a lasting end to the conflict

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Sat 16:37 - Middle East Eye

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran talks

Sun 12:00 - UN News All

Guterres welcomes US-Iran peace deal as ‘critical step’ toward ending conflict

Mon 00:56 - Middle East Eye

Japan, Germany and New Zealand welcome US-Iran agreement

Mon 06:09 - Middle East Eye

EU welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for lasting peace

Mon 14:34 - Al Jazeera English

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Mon 19:43 - France 24

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Tue 01:49 - Middle East Eye

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Tue 04:41 - Middle East Eye

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Tue 15:47 - The Hill

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Tue 16:00 - Al-Monitor

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Tue 17:12 - The Guardian

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Tue 19:01 - Al-Monitor

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Tue 19:57 - Fox News

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Tue 22:43 - Washington Examiner

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Wed 02:00 - Al-Monitor

G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI

Wed 06:01 - Al-Monitor

G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia

Wed 08:36 - Al-Monitor

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Wed 08:50 - Al Jazeera English

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Wed 09:16 - Euronews

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Wed 10:00 - France 24

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Wed 15:55 - France 24

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Thu 02:15 - France 24

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Thu 08:50 - Middle East Eye

Russia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire

Thu 11:26 - Middle East Eye

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Thu 12:10 - Middle East Eye

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Thu 13:28 - DW All

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Thu 13:28 - DW Top

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Thu 16:26 - Al Jazeera English

Lebanon Latest: Tensions remain despite US-Iran deal

Fri 02:03 - Middle East Eye

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Fri 11:44 - Middle East Eye

Iran told negotiations with US hinge on comprehensive ceasefire: Lebanese MP

Fri 12:00 - UN News All

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Fri 12:00 - Al-Monitor

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Fri 13:01 - Al-Monitor

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Fri 13:46 - Middle East Eye

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire deal

Fri 14:43 - France 24

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Fri 15:17 - Middle East Eye

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Fri 15:25 - Euronews

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Fri 16:16 - Fox News

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Fri 19:27 - BBC Headlines

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Fri 22:55 - PBS Newshour

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Fri 23:37 - Washington Examiner

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Sat 10:12 - France 24

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Sat 10:43 - France 24

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Sat 11:25 - DW All

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Sat 11:25 - DW Top

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Sat 13:23 - Washington Examiner

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Sat 13:33 - Middle East Eye

Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire violations

Sat 13:57 - Middle East Eye

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Sat 14:00 - The Hill

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Sat 14:26 - France 24

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Sat 14:37 - Washington Examiner

Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz again as diplomatic team heads to Switzerland

Sat 16:02 - The Hill

Vance touts ‘record-breaking’ oil flow in Strait of Hormuz as Iran announces closure

Sat 17:19 - Politico EU

Iran announces plans to close Strait of Hormuz, alleging ‘violations of the ceasefire’

Sat 19:36 - Al-Monitor

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Sat 19:36 - Al-Monitor

US forces monitoring Strait of Hormuz to ensure it stays open

Sat 21:05 - France 24

Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Sun 04:34 - BBC Headlines

US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

Sun 09:10 - France 24

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Sun 11:36 - Al-Monitor

Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued

Sun 13:00 - Al Jazeera English