US and Iran Make ‘Progress’ in Talks, Aim to Keep Hormuz Open

The US and Iran made “encouraging progress” in talks on a peace deal and will continue technical-level discussions this week, mediators said, even as President Donald Trump again threatened strikes if Hezbollah keeps attacking Israel.

US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were among the participants in the talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. “Encouraging progress has been made including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks,” mediators Qatar and Pakistan said in a joint statement. The parties agreed on a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days.

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