NPR News: 06-20-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance discusses resuming U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland, claiming Iran’s military and nuclear programs are destroyed despite Tehran closing the Strait of Hormuz. The broadcast also covers a worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where infrastructure challenges hinder containment efforts. Additionally, African and Caribbean nations call for reparations for the slave trade, while the U.S. men’s soccer team advances in the World Cup after beating Australia.
Topics discussed
U.S.-Iran negotiations resume; Vance on diplomatic protocols
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Lebanon ceasefire breach
Ebola cases rise in DRC amid infrastructure challenges
African/Caribbean nations call for slave trade reparations
Chicago police investigate drive-by shooting
U.S. men's soccer team beats Australia at World Cup
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