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Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘will never return to pre-war conditions’ despite US sanctions relief

Tehran says it will continue to maintain control of the key Gulf waterway, as Washington pauses some oil-related sanctions during talks aimed at ending the Middle East war

Optimism as well as obstacles after first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

US Vice President J.D. Vance said Donald Trump’s threats briefly interrupted the Swiss talks but did not derail them, as negotiators pushed ahead with a fragile 60-day roadmap covering Iran, Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.

British prime minister Keir Starmer to step down less than two years after Labour’s election landslide

The Labour leadership process will begin on July 9 and conclude before Parliament’s summer recess on July 16, after Starmer told King Charles III of his decision

US and Iran see signs of progress over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz as 60-day deadline is set for final deal

Washington and Tehran have agreed on new mechanisms to reduce the risk of escalation, while oil prices fell after the announcement. Deep differences remain over Iran’s nuclear programme

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