US Vice President JD Vance stated that significant progress has been made in recent days regarding a ceasefire in Lebanon. Speaking in Burgenstock, Switzerland, where US-Iran talks are being mediated, Vance expressed optimism about the situation, noting that while some work remains, efforts are ongoing.
Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz only if a ceasefire is established in Lebanon, its foreign assets are unfrozen, all blockades are lifted, and oil sales permits are issued, according to Tasnim news agency.
US and Iranian delegations met in Switzerland to discuss an interim deal, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and the conflict in Lebanon. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to keep the strait closed and internal dissent regarding the negotiations.
Iran, the US, and Qatar are holding trilateral talks in Switzerland focusing on a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unfreezing of Iranian assets. Iran's delegation aims to implement five points from a memorandum, with specific details on three points undisclosed.
Iran's Tasnim news agency reports the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to oil shipments until a ceasefire in Lebanon is established and oil waivers are issued, linking regional stability to energy flow.
Iran's Tasnim news agency reports the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to oil shipments until a ceasefire in Lebanon is established and oil waivers are issued, linking regional stability to energy flow.
US and Iran negotiators met in Switzerland to discuss a fragile interim deal. Key issues include a ceasefire in Lebanon, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to close the strait and internal Iranian disputes over the talks.
Talks between Iranian and US delegations in Switzerland will begin with the issue of a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. The discussions will also cover the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
US Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for high-stakes peace talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire agreement. Key issues include the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear program, with Iranian, Pakistani, and Qatari officials also present.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile ceasefire agreement. Discussions will focus on the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear issue, with Iranian, Pakistani, and Qatari officials also participating.
US and Iranian delegations have arrived in Switzerland for talks on implementing their provisional peace agreement, focusing on nuclear issues and a Lebanon ceasefire. The meeting was postponed due to heightened Middle East tensions.
The US and Iran have commenced talks in Switzerland regarding the implementation of their provisional peace agreement. Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, the discussions aim to address nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues, despite heightened regional tensions and Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Iranian negotiators arrived in Switzerland for new Middle East war talks. Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and a US "breach of contract."
Vice President Vance is in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials to solidify an interim deal and discuss Tehran's nuclear program. The talks are complicated by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
Donald Trump reportedly instructed Israel to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes as US intelligence officials are reportedly concerned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might undermine the US peace deal with Iran. Talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland were cancelled.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Switzerland to revive peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, following a ceasefire announcement by Hezbollah and Israel. Despite the truce, reports indicate ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Jared Kushner is also expected to attend.
Iran is linking a potential US-Iran diplomatic deal to Israel's compliance with a ceasefire in Lebanon, viewing it as a test of US influence. Despite reports of a ceasefire, Israeli strikes continue, raising doubts about its viability and broader peace efforts.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are heading to Switzerland for talks following a ceasefire in Lebanon. The talks aim to turn an interim Iran war pact into a lasting regional deal, potentially reviving efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil supplies.
US President Donald Trump stated he personally called Israel to encourage their leadership to accept a new ceasefire with Lebanon. He described the development as "positive" and "icing on the cake," referencing his past relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Donald Trump reportedly urged Israel to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes as US intelligence allegedly fears Netanyahu may undermine the US-Iran peace deal. Talks in Switzerland were postponed after Israel's strikes in Lebanon.
The White House has detailed a deal including an "immediate and permanent" end to fighting in Lebanon, a demand from Iran. The agreement also specifies Iran's enriched uranium stockpile must be "down-blended" under IAEA supervision, a move hailed as a win for the US.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, is the most important point of a memorandum to be signed with US officials in Geneva on Friday. The deal, brokered by Pakistan, is expected to be signed on June 19, with discussions on Iran's nuclear program to follow.
Canadian PM Mark Carney and Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that an emerging peace agreement on Iran, to be discussed at the G7 summit, must include a ceasefire in Lebanon for it to be credible. Lebanon's sovereignty and inclusion in the peace process are deemed essential, particularly for Ireland due to its peacekeeping troops in the UN force there.
Hezbollah has rejected a new ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal. Israel stated it will not withdraw troops, as fighting continues and Iran links a Lebanon ceasefire to any peace deal with Washington.
