U.S. and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
Summary
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are meeting in Switzerland to discuss details of an interim agreement aimed at stopping the war. Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to fighting in Lebanon, while President Trump warned of U.S. tolls on the waterway if a final deal is not reached soon.Key Facts
- Talks between the U.S. and Iran are taking place in Switzerland to finalize details of a 60-day interim agreement to halt conflict.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, citing U.S. failure to stop fighting in Lebanon.
- President Donald Trump threatened to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if no full deal with Iran is made in 60 days.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance and top negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Switzerland for the talks.
- Iran’s delegation includes parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.
- The agreement allows Iran to freely sell its oil and unfreeze billions of dollars in assets.
- The U.S. disputes Iran’s claim about closing the Strait of Hormuz, saying traffic continues normally.
- Fighting in Lebanon recently killed at least 16 people, complicating peace efforts.
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