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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt talks after fresh US strikes

Iran launched fresh drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday after new US airstrikes, while warning it would completely halt negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz if Washington continues its attacks.

France 24

Iran Attacks Gulf Nations and Threatens 'Complete Halt' to US Peace Talks After Fresh Air Strikes

Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating Gulf tensions and threatening US-Iran peace talks. The attacks challenge a fragile ceasefire, risking further diplomatic breakdown.

International Business Times UK

Strait of Hormuz open or close, Iran-US deal to collapse anytime? Tehran strikes against vital American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, U. S attack multiple Iranian military targets

Strait of Hormuz: Iran has been insisting on controlling passage through the vital strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas travel in normal times, something it did not have before the war.

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Iran FM Araghchi warns any challenge to Hormuz strait will 'increase tensions'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned on Sunday that any disruption to Tehran's control over the vital Strait of Hormuz would escalate tensions, even amidst ongoing peace talks. Speaking in Baghdad, he urged all parties to respect the existing memorandum of understanding, warning that deviations would complicate efforts to reopen…

The Economic Times

Missile alert goes off in Dubai but is quickly cancelled by authorities

The alert, issued by the UAE’s Interior Ministry, caused widespread alarm among residents

The Independent UK

'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?

Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliners express discontent, a consensus appears to favor testing the waters for a deal. New leaders, less ideological than their predecessors, may seek to transform Iran's global relationships, though the path ahead…

The Economic Times

Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway. This comes as Iran and Oman announced they would study administration and costs for the route, asserting sovereignty. Meanwhile, the UN is set to evacuate over 11,000…

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Iran, Oman mull charging Strait of Hormuz 'maritime service fees'

Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system.

France 24

Iran sharply contradicts the US, pushing its own view of framework deal

Shortly after the first high-level US-Iran negotiations ended, discrepancies emerged over what the two sides actually agreed, as Tehran moved to directly contradict US Vice President JD Vance’s statements, prompting US President Donald Trump to reject Iran's claims.

Euronews

Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites

Iran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in Switzerland concluded with a 60-day roadmap for broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to begin…

The Economic Times

Iran refuses UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities

Iran said Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors would not be allowed to visit key nuclear sites damaged in last year's US-Israeli strikes, contradicting claims by senior US officials, as diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement and nuclear deal accelerated.

France 24

JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end US-Iran war

Iran US War: United States Vice President JD Vance reported significant progress in talks with Tehran, aiming for a permanent end to the recent conflict. Discussions focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalating the Israel-Hezbollah fighting. An interim deal sets a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran's nuclear…

The Economic Times

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war

Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war

The Independent UK

Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait of Hormuz.

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Euronews

Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump's explosive threats

JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had "laid a very good foundation" after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain Lebanon's ceasefire, even as Trump threatened to hit Iran "only harder".

The Times of India

Trump tore up Obama's Iran deal. His own version now faces the Hormuz & Lebanon test

US President Donald Trump spent years attacking Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. He called it weak, dangerous and one of the worst agreements America had ever signed.

The Economic Times

US, Iran wrap second day of talks after rough start

Amidst continuing tensions, high-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland hit a snag due to some of Trump's pointed comments. Despite Iranian delegates temporarily departing the table, mediators noted 'encouraging progress' in addressing the Lebanon crisis and maintaining an open Strait of Hormuz.

The Guardian - UK

Iran agrees to UN nuclear inspectors’ return as part of agreement with US

Other measures include Washington lifting sanctions on Tehran’s oil exports and reopening the strait of Hormuz

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Hormuz 'communication line', Lebanon 'de-confliction cell': 5 key outcomes from first round of Iran-US talks

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…

The Economic Times

Iran-US talks: Key takeaways from first round in Switzerland

Recent discussions between Iran and the US in Switzerland mark a promising step towards resolving the Middle East conflict, facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar. The two countries have established a timeline to reach a conclusive agreement within 60 days, which encompasses creating a de-confliction cell for Lebanon and a communication…

Euronews

Lower-level technical talks to continue as first round of direct US-Iran negotiations wrap up

Iran’s top diplomat hailed mediators Pakistan and Qatar’s efforts over what he called “major progress” to end the continued Israeli offensive on Lebanon, despite a fragile truce. The comments came after Iran and the US kickstarted a 6-day negotiating window to permanently end the war.

The Economic Times

Oil export curbs waived, blockade lifted: Iran says 'major progress' in US talks

Iran and the US have made significant strides in peace talks, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan announcing major progress. Discussions in Switzerland have led to agreements on oil exports, asset releases, and a development plan for Tehran. A roadmap for a final deal within 60 days has been established, alongside…

The Economic Times

Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikes

Iran has halted nuclear discussions with the US following President Trump's threat of further strikes if Tehran doesn't curb Hezbollah's activities in Lebanon. These high-level talks, involving US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, were seen as a promising diplomatic step. Trump's public ultimatum, demanding Iran…

France 24

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…

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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

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