@brutamerica: Vice President JD Vance faced an awkward start to U.S.-Iran negotiations at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland on Sunday. With Vance positioned at the front of the receiving line, Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, appeared to pass him over entirely, instead greeting Iranian and Pakistani diplomats with hugs and kisses. The footage prompted speculation online, although it did not establish whether the apparent oversight was intentional. Vance, joined by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, emphasized diplomacy and said the talks offered an opportunity to improve relations with Iran. President Donald Trump adopted a more confrontational tone, threatening further military action and a possible U.S. takeover of the Strait of Hormuz if negotiations failed. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended the discussions but did not join Vance and Qatari officials for their subsequent press statements or photograph. The talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, were aimed at advancing an interim agreement and addressing wider regional security issues. #jdvance #iran #uspolitics #diplomacy #switzerland

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Monday 22 June 2026 10:24:34 GMT