U.S.-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland but Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
Summary
Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and delays by the U.S. in fulfilling its commitments under a recent interim agreement. Despite this, Iran’s negotiating team is traveling to Switzerland for technical talks with U.S. representatives, though Iranian officials warned progress depends on the U.S. meeting its obligations. Meanwhile, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon, with recent strikes killing civilians and increasing tensions.Key Facts
- Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, citing Israeli attacks and U.S. failure to end the war.
- Iran’s negotiating team, including senior officials, is heading to Switzerland for talks starting Sunday.
- Iranian officials said negotiations will only progress if the U.S. fulfills its commitments under the interim deal.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Switzerland for technical discussions.
- Pakistani and Qatari mediators are involved in coordinating the Iran-U.S. talks.
- The U.S. military reported commercial ships were still passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s closure announcement.
- Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 people in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
- The death toll in the current Israel-Hezbollah conflict has surpassed 4,000, escalating regional tensions.
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