Vance in Switzerland for Iran talks as Trump threatens ‘guardian angel’ toll in strait (opens original article in a new tab)

Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials about a memorandum of understanding, as Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz and Trump threatens tolls on the waterway.

• Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials regarding a memorandum of understanding signed by Trump.
• Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. denies Iran's control over the waterway.
• Trump stated the U.S. could charge tolls for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, calling the U.S. the 'Guardian Angel' of the Middle East.
• Iran insists the agreement is invalid due to unmet conditions, including ending the war in Lebanon.