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Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?

BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains some key points of the direct talks between the US vice-president and Iran.

Published June 23, 2026, 5:38 AM

Updated June 23, 2026, 9:18 AM2.8K

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Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?

US Vice-President JD Vance travelled to Switzerland for the start of direct negotiations with Iran.

Discussions were held at the luxury mountaintop resort of Bürgenstock.

BBC correspondent Jessica Parker reports on the key points in the peace talks.

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Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?

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