US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland Crucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire arrangement, Iran's Revolutionary Guard insisted the strait was closed, a statement challenged by the US military, which confirmed ongoing shipping activity. The aim is to forge… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US VP JD Vance departs Washington for Iran deal talks in Switzerland US Vice President JD Vance is en route to Switzerland for crucial talks with Iran aimed at solidifying a deal to end the Middle East war. Discussions will center on Iran's nuclear program and the fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which has seen recent violations. Vance expressed optimism for progress, acknowledging the… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Trump warns of US tolls in Hormuz if final Iran agreement fails US president Donald Trump said on Saturday that Washington could impose tolls on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz if a final agreement with Iran is not reached, describing the potential charges as payment for US security services in the region. The Times of India · Jun 20
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war AAP · Jun 20
Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening US-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic… France 24 · Jun 20
JD Vance departs for Switzerland as White House looks to get talks with Iran back on track U.S. Vice President JD Vance has left for Switzerland as the White House looks to get negotiations with Iran back on track AAP · Jun 20
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn't reached in 60 days AAP · Jun 20
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after accusing US and Israel of breaching ceasefire On Saturday, Tehran warned ships not to approach the waterway, a vital conduit for global oil and gas supplies The Independent UK · Jun 20
US-Iran talks begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon AAP · Jun 20
US-Iran talks begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon AAP · Jun 20
Iran-US peace talks overshadowed by closure of strait JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran, days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a 60-day ceasefire. AAP · Jun 20
Hormuz Shut, Lebanon In Dire Straits, Peace Talks Steer To Swiss Setting Iran said on Saturday it has shut the Strait of Hormuz just days after a peace deal to end hostilities in the Middle East was signed with the US, in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed dozens. International Business Times · Jun 20
Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait? Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement aimed to freeze multiple conflicts, including Lebanon, in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran's actions suggest a strategy of exerting pressure for concessions rather than abandoning the… The Economic Times · Jun 20
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump’s Iran peace plan despite president’s warnings: report The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is already threatening to derail the deal Trump agreed this week
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland but Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Pakistan says technical-level Iran-US talks on interim deal will begin Sunday in Switzerland Pakistan announced technical talks between Iran and the US on their interim deal will commence in Switzerland, with Qatar mediating. This comes as Iran, angered by Israeli attacks in Lebanon, declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again and expressed skepticism about the upcoming negotiations. The ongoing conflict in Lebanon, which…
AAP · Jun 20 Pakistan says technical-level Iran-US talks on their interim deal will begin Sunday in Switzerland Key mediator Pakistan says technical-level talks between Iran and the United States on their interim deal will begin on Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatari mediators also participating
Euronews · Jun 20 Trump threatens Hormuz tolls as ships sail on despite IRGC's closure claim Iran's IRGC said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, but CENTCOM said 55 ships carrying 17 million barrels of oil transited unhindered. Trump meanwhile warned of US tolls if a final deal was not reached within 60 days.
AAP · Jun 20 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again and says its negotiating team with US is heading to Switzerland Iran's government has dealt two quick blows to its interim agreement with the United States
The Times of India · Jun 20 Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over Israel attacks on Lebanon that killed over 20 Before the closure, ships seeking passage through the strait while the interim agreement remained in force were required to submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival. Meanwhile, United States vice president JD Vance said he was confident the ceasefire could hold, adding that there was no evidence Iran…
Bangkok Post · Jun 20 Diplomats at Swiss retreat lay groundwork for US-Iran talks GENEVA - Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.
AAP · Jun 20 Iranian state TV says the country's team negotiating with US over the war is going to Switzerland Iranian state television says the country's negotiating team is going to Switzerland for talks with the United States over their interim deal on the war
International Business Times UK · Jun 20 Trump's Own Intelligence Warns Netanyahu Is Likely To Sabotage The Iran Peace Deal To Survive Re-Election A US intelligence report suggests Israeli PM Netanyahu might undermine Trump's Iran peace deal, linking his political survival to military actions in Lebanon, risking a fragile truce.