Live updates: US says negotiations with Iran ongoing after Trump’s threat disrupts talks
US and Iranian officials recently concluded a first round of high-stakes negotiations in Switzerland. While mediators reported encouraging progress on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, the two nations now offer differing narratives regarding nuclear inspections. These talks are part of a 60-day process to reach a permanent peace deal.
What changed
The parties have concluded their first round of talks and are now presenting conflicting claims about the results.
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US and Iran hold conflicting accounts of Switzerland peace talks
confidence 90%US and Iranian officials recently concluded a first round of high-stakes negotiations in Switzerland. While mediators reported encouraging progress on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, the two nations now offer differing narratives regarding nuclear inspections. These talks are part of a 60-day process to reach a permanent peace deal.
What's confirmed:
- US and Iranian delegations met in Switzerland for initial peace deal negotiations.
- The talks included discussions on Lebanon, frozen assets, and the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran very hard again during the negotiations.
- The talks are the start of a 60-day process to find a permanent deal.
Still unconfirmed:
- Mediators say the parties agreed to mechanisms for peace in Lebanon and safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz.