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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.

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

US and Iran make progress in Switzerland talks with 60-day roadmap and Hormuz mechanism

Technical teams will now continue negotiations on sanctions, oil exports and frozen Iranian assets, as Trump’s Strait of Hormuz remarks unsettle markets

Thriller in Switzerland after Trump’s threats to Iran’s negotiators – “Better to be careful,” says Ghalibaf

The talks are stuck but have not been terminated, an Iranian source clarified to CNN, following reports in Tehran’s semi-official media. Iran’s chief negotiator reiterated the military threat

US–Iran talks to begin in Switzerland to end the war

US Vice President Vance arrived at 7 a.m. Greek time at the Emmen air base near Lucerne in central Switzerland

Switzerland at the center of US–Iran diplomatic drama as Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire revives nuclear talks prospects

Ceasefire in Lebanon opens a window for renewed negotiations – Witkoff and Kushner engaged in critical contacts over Tehran’s nuclear program

“Probably an unconditional surrender” of Tehran: Trump defends the agreement with Iran as the gap with Israel deepens

JD Vance’s statements that Trump is the only international ally currently treating Israel sympathetically, as well as criticism directed at ministers in Netanyahu’s government, have angered and concerned Tel Aviv. The American president is seen as believing there are no limits to his power

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without Hijab in online concert (video)

The 29-year-old Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of her team have also been handed a two-year ban from leaving the country and a two-year prohibition on artistic activity following a concert broadcast on YouTube

Turbulence from Day One of the US–Iran Agreement: Iranians won’t go to Geneva because of Lebanon, Vance also cancels trip at the last minute

A White House spokesperson attributed the postponement of the US Vice President’s trip to logistical issues surrounding the meeting

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