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U.S. Waives Iran Oil Sanctions for 60 Days as Hormuz Traffic Returns
A U.S. Treasury licence lets Iran sell oil through August 21, the firmest step yet from the Switzerland talks, even as Washington and Tehran clash over nuclear inspections.
US and Iran Agree on 60-Day Roadmap to End Their War
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say the Bürgenstock talks produced working groups and a Lebanon deconfliction cell, even after Iran's walkout over a Trump threat.
Iran's Team Walks Out of Switzerland Talks After Trump Threat
A first round meant to steady a fragile ceasefire broke up within hours after Trump warned he would strike Iran again over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
US Shoots Down Iranian Drones Over Hormuz as Peace Deal Nears Signing
U.S. Central Command intercepted multiple Iranian attack drones targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday, even as Pakistani and U.S. officials said the two countries were within days of finalizing a peace agreement to end the Middle East war.