US-Iran talks live update: Trump says Iran will agree to major weapons inspections
US President Donald Trump said Iran would agree to major weapons inspections to ensure what he called "nuclear honesty" in the future, expressing confidence about Tehran's willingness to accept oversight.
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The U.S. administration has suspended sanctions related to Iranian oil until Aug. 21, AFP reported.
Iranian negotiators have agreed to invite inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) back into the country, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters.
Iran said it held a brief discussion with the United States on the nuclear issue. This issue has been the longest standing issue between the two countries.
US-Iran talks live updates: Trump says Iran will agree to major weapons inspections
US-Iran talks live updates: Iran's top negotiator visits Oman with Foreign Minister Araqchi
Iran's top negotiator travelled to Oman on Monday and was accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, according to a post on the negotiator's Telegram account, Reuters reported.
US-Iran talks live updates: Iran says IAEA engagement to require parliament, security council approval
Iran's interaction with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be subject to the approval of the country's parliament and the decisions of the Supreme National Security Council, the foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, according to Reuters.
US-Iran talks live updates: Iran president to visit Pakistan on June 23, discuss post-deal diplomacy
US-Iran talks live updates: Bessent says US grants 60-day licence for Iranian oil sales
The United States has issued a temporary 60-day general licence authorising the production and sale of Iranian oil following productive talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, according to Reuters.
US-Iran talks live updates: US issues Iran-related general license for oil, petrochemical sales
US-Iran talks live updates: Supertankers sail through Hormuz as oil shipments continue
Two supertankers entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz to load about 4 million barrels of crude oil, with one of the vessels heading to Iraq's port of Basra, according to ship-tracking data cited by Reuters.
Two smaller crude tankers carrying a combined capacity of less than 2 million barrels also sailed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman, Reuters reported, citing ship-tracking data, indicating continued tanker movements through the strategically important waterway.
US-Iran talks live updates: Vance suggests US could unfreeze Iranian assets for food purchases
The United States could agree to unfreeze some Iranian assets to allow purchases of U.S. soy, corn and wheat, Vice President JD Vance suggested, according to AP, as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations over a broader agreement.
US-Iran talks live updates: Oil extends losses as Vance signals progress in Iran talks
Oil prices extended losses after U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Washington and Tehran had laid a "very good foundation" for a successful final deal, according to Reuters.
US-Iran talks live updates: Iran president to visit Pakistan on Tuesday: state media
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Pakistan on Tuesday, Iranian state media reported, as per AFP.
US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says Iran talks lay groundwork for permanent deal
Talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland have established a "good foundation" for reaching a permanent agreement to end the conflict, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to AFP, expressing optimism about the prospects for a lasting deal.
US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says Iran talks near final deal, inspectors may return soon
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that international nuclear inspectors could return to Iran as soon as today and expressed confidence that negotiations with Tehran were moving toward a successful conclusion.
"We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance said, according to Reuters, while adding that technical talks between the two sides would continue in the coming days and weeks.
Vance also said inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could resume their work in Iran this week, possibly as soon as Monday, following Tehran's agreement to allow them back into the country.
Addressing questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's role in the negotiations, Vance said, according to Reuters, that one "can't expect Trump not to respond and correct the record" when necessary.
On Iranian assets, Vance said Washington wanted to establish a process to ensure any funds benefit the Iranian people rather than being used to support terrorism, Reuters reported.
The comments came as U.S. and Iranian officials continued discussions aimed at resolving disputes over Tehran's nuclear programme and laying the groundwork for a broader agreement.
US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says Lebanon talks remain a work in progress
Discussions on Lebanon remain ongoing and are still a work in progress, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, as Washington continues diplomatic engagement on the issue.
US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says US seeks coordination on Lebanon
The United States wants to ensure there is proper coordination on Lebanon, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.
US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says technical talks with Iran to continue
Technical discussions between the United States and Iran will continue in the coming days and weeks, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, as the two sides work to advance negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme.
US-Iran talks live updates: Vance says nuclear inspectors could return to Iran today
International nuclear inspectors could resume work in Iran as soon as today, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said, according to Reuters, after Tehran agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) back into the country.
China welcomes further Iran-US talks, Foreign Minister Wang Yi says
"Maintaining and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding will help consolidate the hard-won ceasefire, open new prospects for Iran-U.S. relations," Wang told Ghadir Nezami, according a statement from his ministry.
China backs Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and dignity and improving ties with Gulf and regional countries, Wang said,
adding that Beijing is willing to provide assistance in its own way to help restore regional peace.
(Source: Reuters)
Talks between Iran and US concluded successfully, Pakistan PM says
- Talks between Iran and the U.S. have concluded successfully in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday.
- "The discussions were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere and yielded encouraging progress, including agreement on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days, the establishment of a high-level committee to provide political oversight, and the commencement of further technical talks," he said in a post on X.
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US- Iran talks live update: Iran says it held 'brief discussion' with US on nuclear issue
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US-Iran talks live update: Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs to lead technical talks team in Switzerland
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Lebanese president Joseph Aoun discusses maintaining ceasefire with U.S. Vice President Vance
White House envoy Jared Kushner and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani also took part in the call between Aoun and Vance, the presidency said.
(Source: Reuters)
US- Iran talks live update: Swiss Foreign Ministry (MFA) on US- Iran talks
• Welcomes progress made in US-Iran talks at Burgenstock, Switzerland.
• Notes June 22 joint statement issued by mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
• Backs creation of a high-level committee under the MoU.
• Says committee will guide the next phase of talks.
• Welcomes roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days.
• Says roadmap enables immediate resumption of technical discussions.
(Source: ANI)
Us-Iran talks live update: Iran delegation returns to Tehran after 18 hours of talks says state media
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US-Iran talks live update: Iran-US set 60-Day roadmap in Swiss talks
Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, praised the “great progress” made with the aid of mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, but no statement from United States Government has been released.
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Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran.
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US-Iran talks live update: Joint statement by mediators, Qatar and Pakistan
Iran talks live update: Brent crude prices slid after US-Iran talks conclude in Switzerland
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Iran talks live update: Mediators say Iran, US open communication line for Hormuz transit
The joint statement issued after the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland's Burgenstock stated that the talks were held in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and produced "encouraging progress," including a roadmap aimed at securing a final agreement within 60 days.
The statement read, "In addition, a communication line between the parties has been formed for the period mentioned in paragraph 5 of the MoU to avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz."
The communication channel is tied to paragraph five of the memorandum, which states, "Upon the signing of this MoU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa."
(Source: ANI)
Oil slips after US-Iran conclude talks in Switzerland
Brent crude fell $1.53, or 1.90%, to $79.04 ?a barrel by 0656 GMT. Prices had earlier climbed to $82.30 at the start of trading, fueled by a bumpy start to the talks with threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to restart the war on Iran and Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran FM Araghchi says 'major progress' in US talks
"Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War," Araghchi posted on X.
"Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran."
Iran, US to set up 'de-confliction cell' with Lebanon to stop military operations: Qatar, Pakistan mediators
"The parties agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon," the joint statement read.
Mediators say high-level Iran-US negotiations over in Switzerland; technical talks to go on to reach final Iran war deal, AP reports.
Iran, US agree to set up communication line to avoid Hormuz incidents: Qatar, Pakistan mediators
"A communication line between the parties has been formed... to avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz," Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement following first-round talks between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war.
Iran's foreign minister says 'Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War'
US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks to continue
Authorities in Iran, Pakistan and Qatar have confirmed that the initial round of senior-level negotiations has concluded, while the United States has not issued any public response.
Araghchi indicated that the first meaningful assessment of the understandings reached during the talks would come through the implementation of a deconfliction mechanism aimed at managing hostilities involving Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
Tehran has linked the outcome of the negotiations to an end to the conflict in Lebanon. Israel, however, has maintained that it intends to keep its forces in Lebanese territory and preserve operational freedom against Hezbollah, which has carried out attacks targeting northern Israel.