US-Iran talks in Switzerland to get under way as strait of Hormuz remains closed
Summary
The United States and Iran have started talks in Switzerland to try to build on an agreement to end the recent conflict. The discussions include issues like reopening the strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iranian oil, unfreezing Iranian assets, and a ceasefire in Lebanon where fighting has increased.Key Facts
- The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance.
- The Iranian delegation is led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with key officials focused on oil sanctions.
- Talks are held at a resort in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar also involved.
- Iran has kept the strait of Hormuz closed in protest over Israel’s fighting in Lebanon.
- The ceasefire talks include Lebanon, where Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel are fighting.
- There is disagreement within Iran’s leadership about whether to continue negotiations with the US.
- Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed opposition to the talks but allowed them to continue under certain conditions.
- A member of Iran’s delegation criticized the negotiations and faced legal consequences for his statements.
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