US-Iran negotiations expected through the night after Trump shakes talks with threats
High-level negotiations to end the war between the US and Iran concluded early Monday in Switzerland. Both nations agreed to establish a de-confliction cell to manage fighting in Lebanon and create mechanisms for safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz. Lower-level technical talks are scheduled to continue for the remainder of the week.
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High-level negotiations have concluded and shifted to lower-level technical discussions.
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High-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland end with agreement on de-confliction cell
confidence 90%High-level negotiations to end the war between the US and Iran concluded early Monday in Switzerland. Both nations agreed to establish a de-confliction cell to manage fighting in Lebanon and create mechanisms for safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz. Lower-level technical talks are scheduled to continue for the remainder of the week.
What's confirmed:
- Vice President JD Vance led US negotiations in Switzerland regarding Iran's nuclear program and the broader war.
- President Trump threatened to hit Iran very hard again and restart attacks during the talks.
- The US and Iran agreed to create a de-confliction cell to address fighting in Lebanon.
- Negotiators agreed to establish mechanisms for safe transits in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar reported progress toward a final deal within 60 days.
Still unconfirmed:
- President Trump threatened to kidnap the negotiating team.
- Iran snubbed JD Vance on camera.
- Iranian state media claimed talks entered a difficult phase due to an insulting message from the US President.