U.S.-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
Summary
Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz because of ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and warned that U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland might not progress unless the fighting stops. Negotiators from Iran, the U.S., Pakistan, and Qatar are starting technical talks aimed at reaching an interim agreement on regional conflicts and nuclear issues.Key Facts
- Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's attacks in Lebanon.
- Iran’s military command blamed the U.S. for not ending the war and violating commitments.
- The U.S. military said Iran does not control the strait and that traffic, including oil shipments, continues normally.
- Iranian negotiators, including top officials, traveled to Switzerland for talks with the U.S. and partners.
- Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators in the talks starting Sunday.
- The interim deal aims to stop fighting on all sides and includes a 60-day timeline for a nuclear agreement.
- Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people as conflict continues despite ceasefire talks.
- Hezbollah said Iran will keep the strait closed until Israel agrees publicly to a full ceasefire in Lebanon.
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