Gold Holds Decline After Trump Warns Iran During Peace Talks - Bloomberg

Gold Holds Decline After Trump Warns Iran During Peace Talks  Bloomberg

Oil Rises Amid Uncertainty Over Strait of Hormuz

Modest reactions in the oil and financial markets as Iran and the U.S. met in Switzerland for a first round of talks aimed at making a temporary cease-fire permanent.

By The New York Times

FirstFT: US and Iran hold high-stakes talks in Switzerland

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By Gloria Oladipo

Hormuz dispute clouds Iran peace talks

At the Lake Lucerne summit, U.S. and Iranian officials are trying to keep a shaky peace effort alive after renewed violence and confusion over Hormuz. Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker talks about the need for strategic patience.

By Jason Fuller

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Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.

Major dispute to threaten Trump's Iran deal over billions in frozen Tehran funds: expert

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Oil rises after Trump threatens fresh strikes on Iran, overshadowing peace talks

Oil prices climbed on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Iran.

Blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran in Swiss talks breakthrough

The US-Iran talks in Switzerland have led to the lifting of the blockade and the release of frozen assets for Iran, Tehran said, but the real test remains deconfliction in Lebanon. “Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post on Monday. “Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched fo...

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US-Iran talks end in Switzerland, mediators say

According to mediators from Qatar and Pakistan, the talks between United States and Iranian officials in Switzerland have ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap. Technical talks will continue. Follow DW for more.

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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 withdraw from a security zone in southern Lebanon – cast a long shadow over the fragile talks.

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Trump Says Reflecting Pool Repairs Will Begin ‘Immediately’ - Forbes

Trump Says Reflecting Pool Repairs Will Begin ‘Immediately’  Forbes

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures slide with US-Iran peace and inflation in focus

'Have made great progress': Vance hails talks with Iran while Trump issues threats

US Vice President JD Vance engaged in high-level meetings with Iranian officials in Switzerland, marking a crucial step towards solidifying a recent interim agreement. The key discussions revolved around encouraging Iran's adherence to nuclear talks and pursuing a comprehensive ceasefire in the region, notably addressing the escalating conflict in Lebanon. Iran reiterated its focus on prioritizing regional security amid these vital negotiations.

By TOI WORLD DESK

High-level panel for final deal, Lebanon truce, Hormuz safety: Takeaways from Round 1 of US-Iran talks

High-level panel for final deal, Lebanon truce, Hormuz safety: Takeaways from Round 1 of US-Iran talks

Seoul shares open lower amid Iran peace talks uncertainty

South Korean stocks opened lower Monday as uncertainty over US-Iran peace negotiations intensified following US President Donald Trump's continued threats on Tehran. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 124.2 points, or 1.37 percent, to 8,928.2 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the United States and Iran started negotiations in Switzerland, but soon Iran halted talks after Trump threatened strikes on Iran if Hezbollah keeps attacking Israel. Tehran earlier said it wi

By The Korea Herald

US-Iran talks focused on elements of nuclear deal, enforcement of Lebanon ceasefire - report

A US diplomat told Axios that "all four parties seem pleased with how the talks went today," after the conclusion of the first day of US-Iran talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.

U.S., Iran meet in Switzerland as fresh Trump threat angers Tehran

The talks began with U.S., Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani representatives present, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

A joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan said the US and Iran agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days.

US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI - The first round of talks between ​high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended on Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by ‌Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.

Mystery Blonde Posted by President Trump Identified

President Donald Trump's late-night post of a blonde woman sparked confusion online ... and led internet sleuths to figure out who she is. Here's the deal ... Trump hopped on Truth Social Saturday night and posted a photo of a blonde woman from the…

By TMZ Staff

US, Iran hold firstround of 'fragile' talks

• Pakistan, Qatar host quadrilateral summit in Switzerland • Trump and Ghalibaf trade warnings • Iranian media sa

By agencies

Guns have fallen silent, yet crisis is far from over

The Middle East is once again at a critical turning point. The 60-day ceasefire agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran appears, at first glance, to be a development that has b...

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US opens trade probe against Germany - The Daily Star

US opens trade probe against Germany  The Daily Star

Middle-East war: Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes amid ongoing peace talks in Switzerland

Despite the announcement of a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday, there had been no sign of an end to fighting there.  The post Middle-East war: Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes amid ongoing peace talks in Switzerland appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Thriller in Switzerland after Trump’s threats to Iran’s negotiators – “Better to be careful,” says Ghalibaf

The talks are stuck but have not been terminated, an Iranian source clarified to CNN, following reports in Tehran’s semi-official media. Iran’s chief negotiator reiterated the military threat The post Thriller in Switzerland after Trump’s threats to Iran’s negotiators – “Better to be careful,” says Ghalibaf appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Meloni tells Trump to ‘focus on your own popularity’ as row escalates

Italy's Giorgia Meloni has again hit back at US President Donald Trump on social media after he questioned her popularity and repeated his claim that she had asked for a photo together "over and over".

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