Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:52am on 22 Jun 2026,Monday International
US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran as American and Iranian officials opened negotiations in Switzerland under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Trump warned Tehran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, threatening overwhelming force and claiming Iran “won’t have a country” if it blocks the vital oil route. He also suggested the US could take control of the strait and impose transit tolls on oil shipments. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance struck a more optimistic tone, citing progress on Lebanon ceasefire efforts. Trump additionally demanded Iran restrain Hezbollah amid ongoing regional instability. (PC: X)
