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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi joined top Indian and Iranian security officials at a BRICS National Security Advisors meeting in New Delhi, where bilateral talks and regional security issues took center stage.
US Vice President JD Vance said direct talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland laid a 'good foundation' for a final deal to end the war, citing progress on the Strait of Hormuz, a ceasefire in Lebanon, and nuclear inspections. The initial round set up mechanisms for de-mining the strait and de-confliction, while Iran's foreign minister reported 'major progress' toward ending the Lebanon War.
As Israelis express anxiety over the US-Iran interim deal, American allies of President Donald Trump, including Ambassador Mike Huckabee and conservative commentator Mark Levin, defended the relationship at a Jerusalem conference, even as criticism mounted from Israeli officials and media over the agreement's terms and its implications for Israel's security.
Russian and Iranian diplomats held consultations in Moscow focusing on the implementation of a US-Iran memorandum on ending the armed conflict in the Middle East. The sides stressed strict adherence to agreements and a sustainable ceasefire along the Lebanese-Israeli border. Meanwhile, Iran announced plans for regional visits before signing the memorandum in Geneva.
Qatar's Prime Minister said US-Iran talks in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, laid groundwork for a final deal after 18 hours of discussions. Pakistan's PM and Qatari emir expressed satisfaction over progress in technical talks, as a memorandum of understanding was concluded and separate preparatory meetings are planned in Doha.
The US Treasury has issued a 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil, a move tied to ongoing negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. Iran has committed to free transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to allowing IAEA inspectors, while reports of the release of $12bn in frozen assets remain unconfirmed by Washington. Oil prices fell following the announcement.
Intensive US-Iran negotiations in Burgenstock, Switzerland, continued through the night, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan reportedly developing a roadmap toward a final agreement. Iran's delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, left after 18 hours of talks, while technical teams are set to continue consultations. Key issues include unfreezing Iranian assets and licensing oil exports.
Seoul shares closed at a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by a semiconductor rally and signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks. The KOSPI added 62.13 points, or 0.69 percent, to reach 9,114.55, while SK hynix surged to surpass Samsung Electronics in market cap for the first time.
US and Iranian negotiators concluded a first round of talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days. Despite a tense opening marked by Trump's threats over the Strait of Hormuz and an Iranian walkout, technical talks will continue, with mediators hailing progress.
Reports from Iranian state media and a statement by Iran's UN envoy indicate the Iranian delegation left talks in Switzerland after Trump threatened renewed strikes. A diplomat told AFP that talks were still ongoing, and Iran has conditioned any return on ending hostilities in Lebanon.
As US and Iranian officials meet in Switzerland, President Trump threatens military action over the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, while talks were briefly cancelled due to Israeli operations. Former Mossad official criticizes Trump's negotiation style, and regional dynamics complicate the peace process.
US-Iran talks in Switzerland face tensions as President Trump renews threats, while Vice President Vance signals openness to transforming relations. Reports highlight regional efforts, including Qatar's role and Saudi summit plans, amid cautious optimism and deep-seated challenges.
US and Iranian negotiators opened a new round of talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. The discussions aim to implement a memorandum of understanding covering a ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets, with progress reported in the first round.
Iran's military says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing a breach of the US-Iran agreement. The US military disputes the closure, saying commercial shipping continued, while Iran's foreign ministry denies reports of a full shutdown. The situation remains fluid with talks between the US and Iran set to resume in Switzerland.
US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to help launch negotiations with Iranian leaders on curbing Tehran's nuclear programme. The talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aim to build on a fragile interim deal to end the US-Iran war, but are complicated by fighting in Lebanon and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States has refused to ease travel restrictions on Iran's national football team for their World Cup group-stage matches, despite the Iranian federation's plans to complain to FIFA. The team is allowed to enter the US only the day before each match and must leave immediately after, a policy the US says was communicated in advance.
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for high-level talks with Iran, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, as Tehran announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The talks aim to build on a framework agreement, but key disputes remain unresolved.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a US peace deal despite reservations, but internal factional differences and hardline opposition threaten its implementation. The deal, which includes a 60-day negotiation period and the lifting of a port blockade, has also drawn criticism from Israeli political factions.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon over the weekend killed at least 16 people, according to Lebanese civil defense, testing a ceasefire that took effect Friday. Israel said it was responding to projectiles fired by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah accused Israel of violations and said it remained committed to the truce.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev and Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev offer critical assessments of the US-Iran deal, arguing that Israel is the clear loser and faces a strategic dilemma, while Tehran emerges without defeat and the agreement remains fragile.