Live updates: Iran says it’s closing Strait of Hormuz over Lebanon fighting amid push to resume US talks
Negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland have ended constructively, with technical talks scheduled to continue this week. This follows a period of instability where Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan reported the progress despite previous threats to stall talks.
What changed
US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland have concluded constructively and will continue with technical talks this week.
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US and Iran Conclude Switzerland Talks as Lebanon Conflict Persists
confidence 90%Negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland have ended constructively, with technical talks scheduled to continue this week. This follows a period of instability where Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan reported the progress despite previous threats to stall talks.
What's confirmed:
- US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland concluded constructively.
- Technical talks between the US and Iran will continue in Switzerland this week.
- Qatar and Pakistan served as mediators for the US-Iran talks.
- Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
- Iran cited Israeli attacks in Lebanon and ceasefire violations as the reason for closing the strait.
- Israeli troops and warplanes conducted strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
Still unconfirmed:
- The US disputes Iranian claims regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Commercial vessels continue to flow through an open Strait of Hormuz.