US–Iran Negotiation Talks Postponed; Trump Awards Medal of Honor to 3 War Heroes | NTD Good Morning (June 19)

Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Switzerland to meet with Iranian negotiators has been postponed. This comes as Israel carries out retaliation strikes in Lebanon, saying it targeted Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure. Israel says four soldiers were killed in the fighting and accused Hezbollah of repeated ceasefire violations. The U.S. military has also begun lifting its naval blockade of Iran, with Vance saying Central Command has allowed more than a dozen ships through so far.

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three service members during a White House ceremony on Thursday. The president honored retired Marine Major James Capers Jr., Army Major Nicholas Dockery, and Marine Colonel John Ripley. The medal recognizes service members who performed acts of extraordinary heroism in combat. Trump said the nation owes its freedom to service members willing to face extraordinary danger in defense of the country.

During the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, host country Canada defeated Qatar 6–0 in Vancouver, Canada’s first-ever World Cup victory. In Los Angeles, Switzerland scored 4 late goals to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4–1. Meanwhile, Mexican and South Korean supporters gathered in Guadalajara ahead of their Group A showdown, with Mexico taking home the win 1–0. Team USA will be facing Australia on Friday in Seattle.