Iran shuts Hormuz, links US talks to Lebanon ceasefire push
Iran said it had shut the Strait of Hormuz and tied progress in Switzerland talks with the US to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The claim deepened uncertainty as Washington disputed the closure and fresh strikes kept the border conflict alive.
Iran negotiators head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues
Talks appear to be going ahead in Switzerland even as Iran says that Israel's attacks on Lebanon were a breach of the terms of its agreement with the US.
US-Iran nuclear talks stall over Lebanon before they begin
There is as yet no indication of a new start date for the discussions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks
US envoy and Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks as a Lebanon ceasefire revives efforts for a lasting regional peace deal. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attack on Lebanon
In the wake of Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, Iran says it will close the Strait of Hormuz again to maritime traffic, citing that the U.S. has failed to prevent ceasefire violations.Khatam...
Iran Under Pressure To Act As Fighting In Lebanon Continues
Israeli strikes have killed dozens in south Lebanon despite the US-Iran memorandum's first clause calling for an end to the war there. Tehran is facing a rising chorus from hard-liners demanding a response.
Naqvi in Tehran as Pakistan seeks to keep Iran-US talks on track
Naqvi's visit part of Pakistan's efforts for Iran-US talks.Interior minister to discuss progress on peace dialogue.Switzerland says it continues to host Iran-US negotiations.Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Iranian Foreign...
US-Iran Talks Revived As Vance Heads To Switzerland For High-Stakes Push
After briefly appearing to falter, US-Iran implementation talks are back on track, with senior American and Iranian delegations converging on Switzerland for what could prove a decisive phase in turning a fragile wartime memorandum into a broader political settlement.
Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues
Trump said that no toll will be charged for passage through the strait, unless the US imposes one should peace talks fail. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon after truce, prospect of US-Iran talks unclear
Israel says it is not party to the US-Iranian deal, which requires the cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
Israel likely to continue attacks in Lebanon, US intelligence concludes
The US-Iran ceasefire deal is deeply unpopular in Israel. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to discuss details of an interim agreement to halt the war, after Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's attacks in Lebanon.
Pakistan Interior Minister Lands In Iran After Switzerland Talks Postponed
Tehran and Washington were due to hold talks in Switzerland on Friday, after signing a memorandum of understanding ending the war in the Middle East, but the latest negotiations have been postponed with no new date announced.
Iran-US talks called off amid renewed Lebanon fighting, leaving next steps unclear
A formal signing ceremony and talks planned for Friday in Switzerland between Iran and the United States were called off, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified in southern Lebanon.
Pakistan-mediated US-Iran technical talks to be held today in Bürgenstock: FO
FO says US, Iranian representatives to attend negotiations.Iran's negotiating team left for Switzerland: state media.US VP Vance says expected to visit Switzerland soon for talks.Pakistan on Saturday announced that technical-level talks between...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Israeli Strikes in Lebanon, Cites “Enemy’s Breach of Promise”
Tehran: As the Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue despite the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iran on Saturday announced the closure
US-Iran talks back on track: Switzerland confirms dialogue continues at Burgenstock
After a day of abrupt halt, the US-Iran peace talks are back on track as the diplomacy continues among the parties and meditators at Bürgenstock in Switzerland as confirmed by the Swiss foreign...
Despite truce, IDF hits Lebanon after repeated Hezbollah attacks; at least 27 said killed
Israel says it remains committed to day-old truce, as Netanyahu reportedly tells military to 'hold its fire' against the Iran-backed terror group while threatening 'forceful' response if it attacks
Iran claims Hormuz closed again as IDF attacks Hezbollah; Vance says Switzerland talks may start Sunday
US denies strait shuttered, says traffic flowing; US, Iran negotiators gathering in Swiss resort, with US VP saying he'll head there shortly, expects truce to hold; US and Qatar said planning to funnel an initial $6B to Tehran
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