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Dozens of drones in a “jellyfish” formation: F-15 pilot shot down by Iranians describes what he saw before ejecting
The pilot was rescued shortly after the aircraft went down, while the second crew member was located several hours later. The tactic used by Iran involving multiple drones in coordinated operations is now under review by the US
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–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
