US-Iran Talks Begin in Switzerland as IDF Presses Lebanon Operations and Gaza Journalist Killed (Jun 21, 1540 UTC, 1840 Israel) (Evening Edition)

US-Iran Talks Begin The quadrilateral meeting between Iran, the United States, Pakistan, and Qatar commenced at the Bürgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland, focusing on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding IRNA. The talks, which include a 60-day ratification window, are centered on the Lebanon ceasefire, oil sales, and the release of frozen assets, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson IRNA. US Vice President JD Vance stated that progress has already been made, with the goal of ensuring a comprehensive regional ceasefire Al-Manar TV.

Iranian Red Lines Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref emphasized that surrender is not in Iran's nature and that red lines will never be crossed during negotiations IRNA. President Ebrahim Raisi insisted on Iran's right to enrich uranium, stating the other side must accept it Bint Jbeil News. In response, former US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran if an agreement is not reached, and warned that closing the Strait of Hormuz would result in the country being wiped out Quds News Network Bint Jbeil News.

Strait of Hormuz The IRGC reiterated that no ship is allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, with Iran's Tasnim news agency conditioning reopening on the Lebanon ceasefire holding and oil waivers being issued Behold Israel TLDR Iran SITREP.

Mediation and Commitments Iran called on mediators to follow up on US commitments under the MoU, stressing the importance of full implementation IRNA. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised brotherly ties with Iran after meeting the Iranian delegation IRNA.

IDF Operations IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited southern Lebanon, stating the military's objective remains defending northern Israeli communities. He emphasized that the ceasefire is fragile and the IDF must maintain high readiness for renewed combat operations IDF Official. The IDF is pressing to seize the strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge and its subterranean network, assessed as the nerve center of Hezbollah's Badr Division Behold Israel. Operations also continue in the Beaufort area IDF Official.

Hezbollah Statements Hezbollah denounced direct negotiations between Lebanese authorities and Israel in Washington, warning they endanger Lebanon's stability Al-Manar TV. Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated that diplomacy backed by missiles protects Beirut, not policies of fear, and stressed that Iran has linked progress in talks to an immediate halt of Israeli aggression and full withdrawal from Lebanese territory Al-Manar TV.

Hezbollah Media Hezbollah's Military Media released a video showing a drone attack on an Israeli engineering vehicle in Arnoun on June 14, using an Ababil drone Al-Manar TV.

US-Israel Tensions A source close to the White House estimated that an American demand for Israel to withdraw the IDF from southern Lebanon is only a matter of time Israel Hayom.

Journalist Killed Gaza bid farewell to slain journalist Ahmed Wishah Al Jazeera. No further details were immediately available on the circumstances of his death.

Casualty Figures IRNA reported that nine Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, raising the death toll in Gaza to 73,032 IRNA. These figures are provided by the Hamas-run health ministry and cannot be independently verified.

Shin Bet Foils Hamas Plots The Shin Bet security agency announced it foiled dozens of terror attacks in the West Bank directed by Hamas operatives based in Turkey over the past year. The operatives are part of Hamas's West Bank Headquarters, which has been advancing extensive military activity into the West Bank and Israel from Turkish soil Times of Israel Manniefabian.

Settler Incursions Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli forces, performing Talmudic rituals Quds News Network. In Hebron, Israeli forces raided the Old City to secure marches by settlers, imposing a closure on shops and restricting Palestinian movement Quds News Network.

Vehicle Theft An Israeli settler stole a Palestinian vehicle during a raid on Al-Aqaba area in Deir Jarir village, east of Ramallah Quds News Network.

Arrests Three minors from East Jerusalem were arrested on suspicion of attacking minors praying at the Little Western Wall N12 Chat.

Fertilizer Seizure Border Police in the West Bank located 175 kg of illegal fertilizers suspected of being intended for manufacturing explosive devices News 0404 IL.

US-Iran Talks The quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland includes mediators Pakistan and Qatar, with a focus on the Lebanon ceasefire, nuclear issues, and sanctions relief IRNA Times of Israel. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis welcomed the Iranian delegation, stressing diplomacy based on trust IRNA.

Iranian Delegation The Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, refused to take part in a group photo with the US delegation during the four-party meeting, according to Tasnim Bint Jbeil News.

Israeli Poll A poll found that 92% of Israelis believe Iran emerged as the winner after the war and deal with the US, reflecting a crisis of confidence in Israeli leadership Times of Israel.

Air France Cancellations Air France extended flight cancellations to Israel until June 30 Israel Hayom.

UK Prime Minister Resignation Pressure Pressure is building for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, with expectations growing that he will announce a timeline for resignation on Monday Times of Israel. Former US President Trump declared that Starmer will resign N12 Chat.

Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh UK police charged a man after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh; Prime Minister Starmer said the suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred Al Jazeera.

France Judiciary and Palestine An opinion piece in Al Jazeera questioned whether the French judiciary is against Palestine, citing a recent court decision that seems to deny the right of occupied populations to resist Al Jazeera.

Greece-Israel Naval Cooperation The Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff completed an official visit to Israel, strengthening cooperation between the Israeli and Hellenic navies IDF Official.

Bolivia State of Emergency Bolivian authorities reported no active blockades after declaring a state of emergency, permitting military deployment to support police amid five weeks of anti-government protests Al Jazeera.

Plane Crash Three Israelis were killed when a small plane crashed while heading from New Jersey to Montgomery County, Maryland N12 Chat Bint Jbeil News.