US President Donald Trump stated no tolls will be charged in the Strait of Hormuz during or after a 60-day ceasefire, unless imposed by the US. This comes as US and Iranian delegations meet in Switzerland for broader settlement talks.
US Vice President JD Vance is in Zurich for peace talks with Iranian leaders to curb Tehran's nuclear program and end the war. Iran stated Lebanon is key to negotiations, while President Trump threatened tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if a deal isn't reached.
Pakistan's PM and army commander are in Switzerland for US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, Trump threatens to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if no agreement is reached with Iran. The EU prepares for potential energy supply crises due to the conflict.
The US and Iran have agreed to a framework to end their war, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening and bombing of Lebanon ceasing. This fragile truce follows over 100 days of conflict that killed thousands and strained the global economy. The article attributes the conflict to the "Greater Israel" ideology.
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.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed with no ships permitted to pass, according to Fars news agency citing sources. The IRGC naval forces are not issuing permits "until further notice." This follows Iran's announcement on June 20 that it was closing the strait in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Three fully laden India-linked supertankers, Desh Vibhor, Desh Vaibhav, and Sanmar Herald, were observed in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Carrying nearly 6 million barrels of oil, their reappearance follows conflicting reports from Iran and the US regarding traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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 arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iranian officials to implement a deal ending the US-Iran war. The talks follow Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon, though the US military stated commercial vessels continued to transit.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning vessels away, but the US denied the claim, stating the waterway remains open. Amid escalating tensions, US Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland for talks with Iran on Sunday, following an interim agreement to end regional hostilities.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iranian leaders to curb Tehran's nuclear program and finalize a fragile interim deal to end the war. Pakistan's PM and army chief will also attend technical talks. Meanwhile, Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, while the US denies this and President Trump threatens tolls.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Panagia ferry in the Kerch Strait on June 21 resulted in one civilian death and one injury. The attack also caused a fire at an oil terminal in Chushka village.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on Lebanon and US non-compliance with a war-ending memorandum. This move, along with other escalations like downed US aircraft and threats against Tel Aviv, signals heightened regional instability.
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."
Amidst escalating tensions, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz shut, citing US/Israel ceasefire violations. Trump threatened tolls, while US military stated traffic continues. VP Vance arrived in Switzerland for nuclear and ceasefire talks.
US-Iran direct talks commenced in Switzerland on Sunday, focusing on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues. The talks are complicated by Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, a claim disputed by the US military.
Iran claims to have closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, a move disputed by the US military. The closure, if true, impacts 20% of global oil transit. US VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on the nuclear issue and a Lebanon ceasefire.
Tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Disagreements over the waterway's reopening and ongoing Israeli actions in Lebanon complicate follow-up discussions in Switzerland.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues. VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.
Donald Trump stated the US could impose tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran isn't reached, framing it as payment for regional security services. This follows Iran's closure of the strait amid Israeli attacks in Lebanon and ahead of talks in Switzerland.
Donald Trump stated there will be no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days and none thereafter, unless imposed by the US. This follows Iran's claim of closing the strait due to a "clear breach" of a ceasefire MOU, which the US Central Command denied.
Dmitry Medvedev stated there should be no rules against Kiev attacking Russian cities. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon and US non-fulfillment of a memorandum. Trump criticized Europe's handling of energy and migration, while Tusk opposed EU talks on Ukraine from a 'losing position'.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The US disputed this, stating traffic continues. Talks between the US and Iran are scheduled, with Pakistan mediating.
Iran's military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon as a breach of a US-Iran agreement. The US Central Command stated safe passage remained intact, with increased commercial traffic. Iran claims the US also violated the deal by not ending military operations.
