Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026
Summary
The United States and Iran are close to signing a preliminary agreement to extend a cease-fire and start talks aimed at ending conflict in the Middle East. Despite ongoing violence, including strikes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, officials say the deal could help stop fighting and reopen important shipping routes.Key Facts
- The U.S. and Iran are preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding to extend the cease-fire.
- The agreement would launch 60 days of negotiations to address remaining issues.
- The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
- Recent military strikes occurred between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- The Israeli Defense Force said their strikes were retaliation for earlier attacks.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Hezbollah-Israel clashes are concerning but unlikely to disrupt the deal.
- President Donald Trump emphasizes that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
- The U.S. is watching for Iran to reduce support for Hezbollah to help keep the cease-fire.
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