US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland postponed; Israeli strikes kill not less than 16 in Lebanon
Buildings broken by Israeli strikes are seen by means of shattered glass from the Jabal Amel Hospital within the southern port metropolis of Tyre, Lebanon. (Picture: AP)
Iran’s Supreme Chief Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has endorsed direct negotiations with america for the primary time for the reason that two nations went to warfare in February, as Washington confirmed it had lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports and oil started flowing freely by means of the Strait of Hormuz. The developments observe the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on 17 June by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian essentially the most vital diplomatic breakthrough between the 2 nations in a long time. A 60-day window for follow-on negotiations has now formally begun.
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Strait of Hormuz reopens: US Navy lifted its blockade on Iranian ports Thursday. VP JD Vance stated 12+ ships handed by means of and 12.5M+ barrels of oil transited in a single day, the best quantity for the reason that warfare started. Tehran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority will now subject permits for business vessels.
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Khamenei approves MoU: Iran’s Supreme Chief confirmed he approved the MoU regardless of private objections, after President Pezeshkian assured him Iranian rights and the “Resistance Entrance” could be protected. He stated future talks received’t imply accepting “the enemy’s place.”
Hostilities proceed: Trump says the US expects a complete finish of preventing throughout all fronts, together with Israel-Hezbollah-Lebanon. Israel continues to be conducting navy operations in Lebanon. Loss of life toll there has hit not less than 3,912 since early March.
IAEA inspections + 60-day talks: A Trump admin envoy instructed lawmakers Iran will invite the IAEA to examine nuclear websites, although it’s not within the revealed MoU. The 60-day negotiation window will cowl Iran’s nuclear program, remaining US sanctions, and frozen Iranian belongings.
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