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