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Atmosphere in Iran remains highly charged after Ayatollah’s funeral and escalation of grievances with US

World is witnessing a turning point, says ministry spokesperson, as Iran seeks to assert independence amid rising tensions

The Guardian - UK

'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations

In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing…

The Times of India

US-Iran talks over $6bn Iranian assets to restart

Two sides yet to have face-to-face meeting since signing deal to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

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U.S. envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran amid tensions following weekend attacks

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran

The Independent UK

Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict

The US and Iran face a tight deadline to finalize a peace deal, yet remain divided over an interim agreement. Disagreements persist regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, with both nations engaging in military actions. While the US claims a meeting is scheduled, Iran denies…

The Economic Times

Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks

Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true.

Euronews

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

A tentative US-Iran deal to end hostilities promises a financial boost for American farmers, with President Trump asserting frozen Iranian assets will fund US crop purchases. However, Iran disputes this, stating agricultural deals will be based on market terms, not US dictates. Sanctions experts are uncertain about the mechanism for…

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Tehran hits back at Trump’s plan for Iran to enrich American farmers

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The Independent UK

UN agency says plan underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

A U.N. agency says a plan is underway to evacuate 11,000 stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war

Iran's president is in Pakistan to talk with mediators as negotiations between Tehran and Washington proceed on ending the war

The Independent UK

Rubio insists strait of Hormuz will be toll-free as he arrives for Gulf meeting

US secretary of state seeks to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain over security and US-Iran ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK

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

US-Iran war: Tehran says no visit scheduled for IAEA inspectors to visit bombed nuclear sites

US-Iran war: Tehran has denied any scheduled visits for International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to nuclear sites previously targeted by the U.S. This statement contradicts remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who indicated an agreement for such access. Iran's official, Esmail Baghaei, also commented on agricultural imports.

The Economic Times

Iran Appeared To Snub Vance on Camera, Then Recessed the Swiss Talks After a Trump Threat Detonated the Room

US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland were disrupted by President Trump's threats, causing tensions and a temporary recess. Despite challenges, mediators remain optimistic about reaching a future agreement.

International Business Times UK

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France 24

Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to…

AAP

Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' despite tensions

Tense high-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.

AAP

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

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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AAP

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

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

International Business Times

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.

AAP

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

AAP

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

AAP

Iran's military command says Strait of Hormuz is closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Iran's joint military command says the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" and "its clear breach of its commitments" by failing to end the war

AAP

Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon as the US-Iran deal is under threat

Lebanese state media say the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement

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