NPR News: 06-20-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance confirms U.S. negotiators are in Switzerland to restart talks with Iran, while denying claims that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people despite a ceasefire, drawing criticism from the Lebanese army. In Europe, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected President Trump’s claim that she begged for a photo op, straining their alliance. Additionally, a new poll reveals most U.S. Catholics believe Trump has been too critical of Pope Leo, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to fight a leadership chal…
Topics discussed
US negotiators in Switzerland for Iran talks
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon despite ceasefire
Italian PM disputes Trump's G7 photo op claim
Pope visits US saint's birthplace; poll on Trump
UK PM Starmer faces potential leadership challenge
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