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NPR News: 06-21-2026 9PM EDT

22 Jun 2026

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What are the latest updates on the U.S.-Iran negotiations?

0.638 - 16.685 Dan Ronan

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Roman. The U.S.-Iran negotiations are ongoing in Switzerland, according to a senior U.S. diplomat. Earlier Sunday, Iranian state media reported the talks had broken down. NPR's Luke Garrett reports.

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16.885 - 37.33 Jamie Raskin

The talks in Switzerland, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, were expected to last through Sunday, a senior U.S. diplomat not authorized to share details publicly, told NPR. The negotiators talked about clarifying Iran's messaging around the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran said was closed on Saturday. Another key point of discussion was, quote, enforcing the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.

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37.751 - 55.907 Jamie Raskin

The diplomat said, quote, deconfliction mechanisms for the Strait and Lebanon were also discussed. On Sunday morning, Trump said U.S. forces would, quote, hit Iran very hard again if its proxies keep up the fighting in Lebanon. Iranian state media reported that its delegation called Trump's post, quote, insulting.

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55.887 - 67.99 Jamie Raskin

The US-Iran peace negotiations in Switzerland are now turning on the delicate ceasefire between Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.

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68.138 - 75.771 Dan Ronan

In some states, time is running out to register to vote in this year's primary elections. NPR's Hansi Luong reports.

75.791 - 97.001 Hansi Lewong

Eligible voters in Arizona who want to cast ballots in the state's July 21st primary have until Monday to register. Monday is also Colorado's deadline for signing up online or getting a mail-in application postmarked. though there is more time to register in person through Colorado's primary day on June 30th. Same day, in-person registration is also available in Maryland and Utah.

97.021 - 114.48 Hansi Lewong

Those states are holding their primary days on Tuesday. If you have already registered to vote, you may want to go to your election official's website and check your registration status before your state's deadline. Election officials may remove your name from their list of registered voters, especially if you have recently moved, changed your name, or haven't voted in a while.

114.46 - 115.943 Hansi Lewong

Hansi Lewong, NPR News.

116.525 - 133.583 Dan Ronan

Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, saw the largest number for its annual pride parade since Russia's full-scale invasion. NPR's Joanna Kasisis reports from Kyiv that Ukraine's LGBTQ soldiers and partners marched for recognition of same-sex unions and partnerships.

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