U.S. and Iran peace talks postponed and U.K. PM Keir Starmer braces for leadership battle: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownU.S. and Iran peace talks postponed and U.K. PM Keir Starmer braces for leadership battle: Morning RundownPlus, New York Knicks fans celebrate the team’s NBA title with a massive parade.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 19, 2026, 7:05 AM EDTBy Elizabeth Robinson, Josh Feldman and Delia Sara RangelPeace talks between U.S. and Iranian leaders have been postponed amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The newest member of the U.K.’s Parliament wants to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer. More than 2 million celebrate the Knicks’ NBA title win on the streets of New York.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.U.S.-Iran talks postponed as Vance cancels trip to SwitzerlandAdd NBC News to GoogleWhite House defends Iran deal amid criticism02:08The first peace talks between the U.S. and Iran were postponed today after Vice President JD Vance cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland, while intense new Israeli strikes in Lebanon cast further doubt over efforts to end the war. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.The escalation in Lebanon came days after the interim U.S.-Iran agreement was signed and as the two sides were preparing for their first negotiations on a lasting resolution to the conflict. The talks, set to take place in the Swiss Alps with Vance in attendance, were intended to begin a 60-day negotiating period focused on resolving key long-term issues and securing a permanent end to the fighting.Switzerland’s foreign ministry confirmed that the meeting would not go ahead at the mountaintop resort of Bürgenstock.There was no immediate explanation for the postponement, but Iran has warned that it would not abide by the agreement should Israel continue its campaign in Lebanon.President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of under...