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US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 21, 2026
· 6 min read
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon.
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Key takeaway The talks marked the start of a 60-day diplomatic process that seeks to reach a permanent deal to end the Iran war.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents with ties to the Middle East, particularly those with family in Lebanon, are likely watching the developments in the US-Iran negotiations with great interest. The establishment of a "de-confliction cell" to address the fighting in Lebanon may bring some hope for a reduction in violence, but the fact that Israel insists on maintaining a free hand to attack militants in Lebanon could complicate matters. For the local Lebanese community, a permanent end to the Iran war and the fighting in Lebanon would mean a decrease in anxiety and uncertainty about the safety of their loved ones. The success of the de-confliction cell will be crucial in determining the outcome of the negotiations, and Minneapolis residents will be waiting to see if it can effectively halt the fighting in Lebanon. The local community will also be looking to see how the US role in the negotiations will impact the global economy, including the price of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which could have ripple effects on the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the United States agreed to create a “de-confliction cell” to address the fighting in Lebanon.
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