https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fightingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fightinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting#u41687Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:15:20 +0000President Donald Trump expects an announcement regarding the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours following negotiations between Iran and Oman. While Pakistan's defense minister claims the U.S. and Iran are close to a peace arrangement, Tehran continues to deny direct engagement with Washington. The U.S. has paused massive strikes on Iran, with Trump betting that sanctions will force the reopening of the strait. This diplomatic push occurs as both nations maintain a two-day cessation of attacks to facilitate an interim agreement.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil tran https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fightinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting#u31409Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:35:11 +0000President Donald Trump announced new talks to wind down the war in Iran starting Monday, stating he is withholding massive strikes due to pressure from Gulf allies. While the US and Iran have both paused attacks for two days, Tehran denies engaging in direct talks with Washington. Iran claims it is instead negotiating with Oman to establish a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This disagreement follows a period of tit-for-tat escalation and ongoing efforts to secure an interim agreement.Why it mattersThe conflict has seen repeated cycles of strikes and threats of escalation https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fightinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting#u24765Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:01:21 +0000Washington and Tehran have agreed to stop strikes following a period of tit-for-tat attacks. Negotiators are utilizing Qatari mediators for indirect discussions in Doha. The talks aim to de-escalate tensions and end the conflict.What's confirmed:The US and Iran are conducting indirect talks in Qatar.Both nations agreed to halt attacks.Still unconfirmed:Ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz.The US and Iran remain far apart on key issues. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fightinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting#u16637Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:16:38 +0000Negotiators 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 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fightinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting#u12049Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:56:15 +0000Technical-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. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fightinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-iran-talks-begin-sunday-as-tehran-closes-the-strait-over-lebanon-fighting#u8331Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:50:43 +0000The 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:Mo