NPR News: 06-21-2026 8PM EDT

Dan Ronan· Host0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Ronan. The new round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland faltered today. This after President Trump's most recent threat to attack Iran if it does not stop supporting its proxy, Hezbollah. Negotiations are expected to continue through the night. NPR's Shondelise Duster reports.

Shondelise Duster0:22

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland became tense Sunday after President Trump threatened to attack the country if it doesn't stop Hezbollah from, quote, "causing trouble." Trump said in a social media post the U.S. would, quote, "hit Iran very hard if it doesn't stop Hezbollah's actions in Lebanon." Iran's lead negotiator responded, writing on social media for the U.S. to be careful, and that its armed forces are prepared to respond in a different manner. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a summit on Sunday that it won't make peace with Lebanon until Hezbollah is dismantled.

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We established a security zone in Lebanon, and we shall keep it as long as is necessary.

Shondelise Duster1:02

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said on Sunday that for the first time since the war between Israel and Hezbollah, it has recorded no attacks from either side. Shondelise Duster, NPR News.

Dan Ronan· Host1:14

President Trump is getting low marks from the American people. His approval rating stands at thirty-six percent according to the latest NPR/PBS News Marist poll. NPR's Elena Moore reports.

Elena Moore1:27

Thirty-six-year-old Georgia voter Regina Kalinga