US-Iran talks begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
Negotiators from the US and Iran are meeting in Switzerland to finalize an interim agreement to end the war. Both nations agreed to halt hostilities and allow commercial ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, military actions continue to test the ceasefire.
What changed
The talks have entered a technical phase featuring a 60-day roadmap, a new hotline, and a de-confliction cell.
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US and Iran Enter Technical Talks Amid Hormuz Tensions
confidence 90%Negotiators from the US and Iran are meeting in Switzerland to finalize an interim agreement to end the war. Both nations agreed to halt hostilities and allow commercial ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, military actions continue to test the ceasefire.
What's confirmed:
- US and Iranian negotiators are meeting in Switzerland to discuss an interim agreement to halt the war.
- The US and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and permit commercial vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The technical phase of negotiations includes a 60-day roadmap, a de-confliction cell, and a new hotline.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hezbollah demands that Israel withdraw forces from Lebanon.
- Trump threatened to charge US tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal is not reached.
- Trump threatened Iran with annihilation.
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US and Iran to Begin Technical Talks in Switzerland
confidence 100%Technical-level discussions regarding an interim deal will start Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. Qatari and Pakistani mediators are participating in the talks. Iran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
What's confirmed:
- Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran begin Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.
- Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators for the discussions.
- Iran announced on Saturday that it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
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US-Iran Talks Begin Sunday Amid Conflict Over Strait of Hormuz
confidence 90%The US and Iran are scheduled to start talks in Switzerland on Sunday. Iran claims it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon and US "bad faith" regarding an interim war agreement. The US disputes the closure, stating the waterway remains open.
What's confirmed:
- US and Iran talks are scheduled to begin Sunday in Switzerland.
- Israel has continued military strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire.
- Iran claims it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
- The US disputes Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
Still unconfirmed:
- Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Iran on Saturday.
- JD Vance delayed a trip to Switzerland for talks.