Early Edition: June 23, 2026

Iran rejected U.S. claims about allowing UN nuclear inspections after U.S. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the return of inspectors as a negotiation breakthrough. The U.S. temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran, allowing oil sales in dollars, while Israel and Lebanon began new talks over a ceasefire. A UN report accused Israel of targeting children in Gaza, leading to allegations of genocide and war crimes.