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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026

Summary

The U.S., led by President Trump and Vice President Vance, has started historic talks with Iran to end a long conflict over Iran’s nuclear program. The Trump administration faces criticism both for the terms of the agreement with Iran and for tensions with Israel over its military actions in Lebanon.

Key Facts

  • Vice President Vance began the first face-to-face U.S.-Iran talks since President Trump agreed to a truce.
  • The U.S. and Iran have a 60-day window to reach a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
  • The agreement with Iran falls short of some original goals set by President Trump.
  • The Trump administration openly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government over attacks in Lebanon, a close U.S. ally.
  • Some Republican senators called the deal a foreign policy mistake, expressing concern over Iran’s missile program and regional threats.
  • A CBS News poll shows most Americans want the conflict with Iran to end and many view the conflict as more harmful than helpful.
  • The U.S. administration aims to improve relations with the Iranian people if Iran halts nuclear ambitions and regional instability.
  • Key political figures appeared on “Face the Nation” to discuss these developments, including U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz.
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