First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say

The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

The Guardrails Designed to Protect U.S.-Iran Talks

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to set up a Strait of Hormuz hotline and a “de-confliction cell” for Lebanon, according to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

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Iran Cites ‘Major Progress’ After All-Night Talks With US - Bloomberg.com

Iran Cites ‘Major Progress’ After All-Night Talks With US  Bloomberg.com

First Thing: Iran says there is ‘progress’ in talks despite Trump’s coarse threats

US president threatened Iran over strait of Hormuz in sweary outburst. Plus, Starmer to step down as UK’s PM two years after historic landslide Good morning. Iran’s foreign minister has declared “progress” after the first day of talks between high-ranking officials from Washington and Tehran ended in Switzerland, despite a tense opening marked by Donald Trump’s threats to restart attacks. Abbas Araghchi said Pakistani and Qatari mediation “has delivered major progress to end [the] Lebanon war...

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Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., on where talks between the U.S. and Iran stand

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks the Democratic leader of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, about the opening of face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran.

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What are the key outcomes of the Iran-US talks in Switzerland, what next?

Experts warn unresolved questions over Lebanon could complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.

U.S. and Iran wrap 2nd day of talks after rough start

Senior negotiators from the U.S. and Iran on Monday wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.

U.S., Iran agree on roadmap for final deal and plan to end military operations in Lebanon

The talks were the first round of negotiations under a memorandum of understanding signed last week, which extended a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days.

US-Iran talks: Mediators hail 'roadmap' for final agreement

Members of the international community have welcomed progress in talks between the US and Iran to end the war on all fronts. In an early sign of optimism, oil prices fell in later trading after the news. DW has more.

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'JD Vance put lipstick on a pig: Iranians have the upper hand ' in the peace negotiations

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and Int'l Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. According to Lucas, the US is not negotiating with Iran from a position of strength: "The Americans shifted from regime change to regime surrender", he explains, "trying to bomb their way to get the Iranians to capitulate on a number of conditions. That failed." So as the US ruled out ground troops, they had to come "back to the table". And Luc...

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Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Tehran ‘we will take over your country’ if the Strait of Hormuz is closed

US president’s threats come as Vance joins other US officials in Zurich to hammer out peace deal terms with a battery of Tehran's leaders

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US-Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' but tension remains

First round of Iran-US talks in Switzerland: 5 key outcomes include Hormuz, Lebanon

Iran and the US have achieved significant progress in high-level talks aimed at ending hostilities and reaching a political settlement. Key outcomes include a 60-day roadmap for a final agreement, the establishment of a Lebanon de-confliction mechanism, and a direct communication line for the Strait of Hormuz. Economic relief for Iran, including eased sanctions and potential asset releases, was also reportedly discussed, with technical negotiations continuing this week.

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‘Iran agreed to allow nuclear inspectors, US could unfreeze Tehran assets’: What Vance said on talks in Switzerland

As War With U.S. Eases, Iran Steps Up Hangings of Dissidents

The regime is trying to consolidate its hold on power at home through fear.

'Good foundation for successful final deal' was made during US-Iran talks, says Vance

Speaking on the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, Vance said that while “we want Israel's security to be protected, we also want Lebanon's sovereignty to be protected."

Stocks Drift Despite Drop in Oil on US-Iran Talks: Markets Wrap

US stocks are heading for a quiet open after the long weekend, with equities finding little support from lower oil prices amid signs of diplomatic headway between the US and Iran. S&P 500 futures fell 0.1%. Brent crude dropped 1.9% toward $79 a barrel as Vice President JD Vance said US negotiators made a lot of progress in their talks with Iran. Treasuries fell across the curve after Friday’s cash-market holiday. The dollar edged 0.1% higher. Traders also followed the latest developments in UK p

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US and Iran make ‘encouraging progress’ at talks although tension remains

The United States and Iran made “encouraging progress” at the first round of talks aimed at reaching a final peace deal, mediators said on Monday, although tension persisted over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides agreed to a roadmap towards a lasting deal to end their war within 60 days at the […]

Pakistan will continue to play 'honest, sincere role' in advancing dialogue, says PM in first remarks after US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed Pakistan’s continued commitment to play an “honest and sinere” role in advancing dialogue in what were his first remarks after the conclusion of a high-level meeting between the United States and Iran under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. In a post on X, PM Shehbaz expressed satisfaction at the “successful conclusion” of the meeting held in Switzerland’s Burgenstock. ...

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Iran walks out of peace talks after Trump threatens to ‘blow the s**t out of them’

Earlier, vice president JD Vance said the US hoped to ‘turn over a new leaf’ with the Islamic Republic, and said that they had made ‘great progress’

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Pakistan Seeks Diplomatic Boost With Key Role In US-Iran Peace Talks

Pakistan emerges as a central player in US-Iran peace talks praised by US Vice President.

US-Iran agree "roadmap" towards peace deal

The first round of talks between the United States and Iran on ending the Middle East war has concluded, with both nations agreeing to a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar.

World braces for renewed tensions as Trump threatens Iran in talks

Donald Trump has threatened Iran as peace talks started in Switzerland, with Lebanon emerging as a major test.

Oil falls after US-Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

A joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan says the US and Iran agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days

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Trump Calls Reflecting Pool Vandalism 'Deranged,' Announces Immediate Repair

President Donald Trump says work is already underway to repair what he described as a heavily vandalized Reflecting Pool after he reportedly personally inspected the damage. Trump took to Truth Social to share his reaction after visiting the site,…

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PM Shehbaz says US–Iran talks yield 'encouraging progress' in Switzerland

High-Level Committee established to provide political oversight, and start of further technical negotiations

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Stocks Drift As Chips Extend Gains, Oil Slides On Positive US-Iran Talks

Stocks Drift As Chips Extend Gains, Oil Slides On Positive US-Iran Talks Futures are modestly lower coming off the US holiday weekend, after equities finished higher last week with both Dow and Russell clocking new ATHs and SPX finishing in the green for the 11th time in the last 12 weeks.  As of 8:00am ET, S&P 500 futures edged down 0.1% while Nasdaq 100 contracts are higher by 0.1% with chips outperforming as usual while hyperscalers, aka "check payers" down as all Mag 7 are l...

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US, Iran share cautious optimism after Switzerland talks progress

The U.S. and Iran shared cautious optimism Monday following the first round of peace talks in Switzerland, with Vice President JD Vance calling the discussions a 'good foundation'...

US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

The diplomatic breakthrough narrowly survived extreme friction after Trump threatened to wipe...

'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war - The Daily Star

'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war  The Daily Star

Crude prices drop after US-Iran talks

Crude oil prices fell on optimism over US-Iran talks, with mediators flagging a “roadmap” to a final agreement, easing global economic jitters. Read More: https://punchng.com/crude-prices-drop-after-us-iran-talks/

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Iran delegation leaves for Tehran after 18 hours of talks

The Iranian delegation in talks with the United States has left the Swiss venue to return to Tehran after 18 hours of "intensive" negotiations, state media reported Monday. The post Iran delegation leaves for Tehran after 18 hours of talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

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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 The post US and Iran see signs of progress over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz as 60-day deadline is set for final deal appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say

The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a final deal to end the war has ended with "encouraging progress", mediators Qatar and Pakistan say.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Qatar and Pakistan announce progress in U.S.-Iran talks after Lake Lucerne Summit

Doha and Islamabad said participants agreed on new negotiation and deconfliction mechanisms aimed at reaching a final U.S.-Iran deal within 60 days. Qatar and Pakistan announced Sunday that the first… (The post Qatar and Pakistan announce progress in U.S.-Iran talks after Lake Lucerne Summit is from Doha News | Qatar.)

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