Trump threatened new strikes on Iran as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland to discuss a strained U.S.-Iran memorandum on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program. Vance cited progress, while reports differed on whether the talks had broken down or were continuing.
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Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for talks with Iran on implementing a 60-day ceasefire deal. The negotiations are already strained by renewed fighting in Lebanon and Iran’s disputed claim that it closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Barack Obama said the United States may be “worse off” after 15 weeks of war with Iran, while welcoming a ceasefire memorandum signed by President Donald Trump. The agreement sets a 60-day deadline for negotiators to seek a permanent end to the conflict.
Commercial ships began moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum to extend a ceasefire and begin new talks. The agreement faces early tests over Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s continued military presence in southern Lebanon.
President Donald Trump’s interim agreement with Iran has drawn criticism from several Republicans over a planned $300bn reconstruction fund and concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme. The 14-point memorandum commits both sides to end military operations and gives them 60 days to negotiate a final deal.
Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 60-day initial agreement to halt the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The deal drew praise from G7 leaders and sharp criticism from U.S. lawmakers and Iranian hardliners.
Trump said the U.S.-Iran memorandum is not a final deal and warned bombing could resume if a broader agreement is not reached. The 14-point framework calls for a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear limits, sanctions relief and further talks within 60 days.
Iran says it is considering whether Presidents Masoud Pezeshkian and Donald Trump should sign a Swiss memorandum of understanding opening 60 days of negotiations. The draft framework covers a halt to military operations, sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz shipping.