US and Iran make progress in talks, aim to keep Hormuz open

US and Iran have made 'progress' in their first round of talks, agreeing to form working groups and establish a communication channel to avoid future misunderstandings, with a focus on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. This follows earlier reports of a breakthrough in nuclear talks and a two-month lifting of oil sanctions, though Tehran clarified that nothing has changed and experts remain skeptical.