NPR News: 06-21-2026 7PM EDT

Dan Ronan· Host0:01

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan. Vice President J.D. Vance is in Switzerland leading talks between the U.S. and Iran to reach a permanent peace deal to end the months-long war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran. Vance earlier expressed optimism a long-term deal could be reached. Meanwhile, the Iranian delegation is at the negotiating venue, and the U.S. delegation expects to continue working through the night, according to a senior U.S. official engaged in the negotiations who said the discussions remain ongoing. NPR's Rob Schmitz reports President Trump threatened to resume attacks on Iran earlier in the day.

Rob Schmitz0:41

Speaking on Fox News, President Trump vowed to resume bombing Iran and quote, "Take over the Strait of Hormuz if a deal is not reached between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland." There are renewed tensions over the shipping lane after Iran said it would be closed due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The U.S. military has denied that Iran is in control of the strait. Resolving the tensions over the strait and ensuring a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon are among the top priorities for Vice President J.D. Vance and the U.S. delegation in Switzerland. Rob Schmitz, NPR News, Berlin.

Dan Ronan· Host1:15

Under the Trump administration, hundreds of experts have been dismissed from federal government advisory committees. NPR's Katia Riddle reports.

Katia Riddle1:24

The Trump administration has given little explanation for disbanding these committees. An executive order says