JD Vance Discusses Challenges in Iran Peace Talks

JD Vance provided an update on the ongoing peace talks with Iran during a press conference in Switzerland on June 22, 2026. He expressed concerns about the progress of negotiations, citing several issues that have arisen. Vance noted that threats made by President Trump over the weekend did not disrupt the talks, despite concerns from the Iranian delegation about potentially leaving early. He mentioned that his team's attempts to contact nuclear inspectors had gone unanswered and that the Iranian delegation had made threats on social media regarding their participation. Vance stated that negotiations continued late into the night, with both technical teams still engaged in discussions. He characterized the Iranian delegation's threats as 'trash talk' and emphasized that the U.S. would respond to such statements. Vance also defended a controversial deal proposed by Trump, suggesting it could benefit both American farmers and the Iranian people. The White House has been contacted for further comment.