US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland to finalize details of an interim agreement to stop hostilities. The talks occur after Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon. President Trump has issued threats against Tehran and its president.
What changed
Reports now identify JD Vance as meeting with Iranian officials and confirm Trump's verbal threats toward Tehran.
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US and Iran Negotiators Meet in Switzerland Amid Hormuz Closure
confidence 90%US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland to finalize details of an interim agreement to stop hostilities. The talks occur after Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon. President Trump has issued threats against Tehran and its president.
What's confirmed:
- US and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland on Sunday.
- Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Still unconfirmed:
- President Trump threatened to attack Iran and told the Iranian president to watch what he says.
- JD Vance met with top Iranian officials in Switzerland.
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US and Iran Begin Switzerland Talks Amid Hormuz Closure Claims
confidence 90%US and Iranian negotiators met in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday to discuss an interim war agreement. The talks follow Iran's claim that it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Donald Trump has threatened to charge US tolls in the strait if a final deal is not reached within 60 days.
What's confirmed:
- Technical-level talks between the US and Iran began Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.
- Iran claims it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US bad faith regarding an interim agreement.
- Donald Trump stated the US will charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran is not reached in 60 days.
- IDF strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least five people despite a cease-fire.
Still unconfirmed:
- The US disputes Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is shut.
- JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland for the talks.
- Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Iran on Saturday.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir left for Switzerland on Saturday.