U.S.-Iran talks to begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting
Summary
Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and warned that talks with the U.S. may fail if the fighting continues. Negotiators from Iran, the U.S., Pakistan, and Qatar are beginning technical talks in Switzerland to discuss an interim agreement related to Iran’s nuclear program and regional conflicts.Key Facts
- Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
- Iran’s closure claim was disputed by the U.S., which said shipping continues normally.
- Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. are starting technical talks in Switzerland on an interim deal.
- The interim deal aims to stop fighting and freeze Iranian assets, with a 60-day deadline to reach a final agreement.
- Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators in the talks.
- Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon recently killed at least 16 people, including children.
- Hezbollah said it will keep a ceasefire if Israel publicly agrees to stop military operations in Lebanon.
- Israeli military officials confirmed they have orders to cease fire but maintain the right to defend themselves.
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