Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn BowdenSunday 21 June 2026 22:53 BSTVance claims Trump wants to 'turn over new leaf' in ties with Iranian peopleA new CBS poll indicates that 78 per cent of Americans wish for the conflict with Iran to conclude, with 69 per cent believing the war was not worthwhile, and nearly six in ten stating it has caused more issues than it resolved.Despite a recently signed ceasefire extension between US and Iranian officials, regional tensions have intensified following a renewed Israeli military operation in Lebanon, leading to Hezbollah's response and Iran's threat to re-close the Strait of Hormuz.The President reportedly issued a direct warning to Iranian leadership, threatening a full-scale invasion and occupation of the country if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened in accordance with the U.S.-Iran ceasefire terms.The continuation of U.S.-Iran talks, with Vice President JD Vance currently in Switzerland, is uncertain amidst the President's recent threats and the escalating regional instability.The ceasefire agreement is a source of apprehension for Republicans, who anticipate potential political fallout in the upcoming midterm elections, while the conflict has led to the deaths of 13 US service members and sustained high petrol prices.In fullThree-quarters of Americans say they want Iran war to end and it was not worth the costThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in