The US and Iran have started negotiations in Switzerland regarding the nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz
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In the Swiss town of Bürgenstock, negotiations between the US and Iran have begun with the participation of Qatar and Pakistan. The parties have 60 days to reach agreements on the nuclear program and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
In the Swiss resort town of Bürgenstock, negotiations between the United States and Iran have started, aimed at developing a long-term peace agreement and resolving the issue of Iran's nuclear program. Bloomberg reports this, writes UNN.
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The meeting involves representatives from the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan. US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland, and the Iranian delegation is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The negotiations take place against the backdrop of Tehran's statements about the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the continuation of hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
I think that we will, hopefully, make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the ceasefire in Lebanon
According to Bloomberg, the parties have 60 days to reach agreements within the framework of a memorandum signed by US President Donald Trump and the leadership of Iran. One of the key points of the agreement is ensuring free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies pass.