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Tasnim, the IRGC-linked news agency, claims Iran forced its way into Lebanon's security apparatus through the Switzerland talks - "against the wishes of the U.S. and Israel" - and established mechanisms to enforce the ceasefire's first clause.

⏺US-Iran Agree to Lebanon De-Confliction Cell, 60-Day Roadmap
US and Iranian negotiators agreed to a 60-day roadmap, a Lebanon de-confliction cell, and a Strait of Hormuz communication channel, marking major diplomatic progress despite tensions.

Four liquefied natural gas tankers controlled by Qatar were heading into the Strait of Hormuz on ‌Monday, despite a fall in ship traffic after Iran announced that it had again closed the waterway over the weekend, shipping data showed.
The tankers - Wadi Al Sail, Mekaines, Al Sadd and Mesaimeer - were entering the strait via the Iranian route for the first time since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started, shiptracking data from ​analytics firm Kpler showed.

The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by ​Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.
A joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan said the ‌U.S. and Iran agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks will continue for the rest of the week in the Qatari-owned Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock, according to the statement, which was released by t

DOLLAR STEADY AS FIRST ROUND OF U.S.-IRAN TALKS ENDS, FRAIL YEN IN FOCUS
The dollar was steady on Monday as the first round of U.S.-Iran talks fuelled investor optimism for a deal, while the ​yen inched towards 40-year lows, spurring intervention concerns and verbal warnings from Tokyo.
A joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan said ‌the U.S. and Iran agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days, providing hope for a resolution to a conflict that has weighed on global inflation and rates outlook.

OIL FALLS AFTER U.S.-IRAN TALKS CONCLUDE IN SWITZERLAND
Oil prices declined on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks concluded in ​Switzerland with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing worries about a supply shortage ‌in global markets.
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Iran foreign ministry spokesperson: this will be presented as the document outlining agreements reached during 18-hour talks
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson: mechanism agreed for safe passage of ships through Strait of Hormuzl
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Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman: negotiating delegation has ended, but technical teams will continue work - Tasnim
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson: statement to be released by mediators Qatar, Pakistan covering key points - Tasnim
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🟥 TRUMP ON TRUTH SOCIAL |Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT#USIranTalksPostponed $XTIUSD

Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP.
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US Vice President J.D. Vance: Iran is a key source of regional instability.
US Vice President J.D. Vance: Our goal is to jointly reshape the Middle East through diplomacy.
US Vice President J.D. Vance: The question is whether Middle East relations can be changed permanently.
US Vice President J.D. Vance: Trump enabled us to pursue a diplomatic resolution to multiple issues.
US Vice President J.D. Vance: These types of ceasefires are always somewhat messy.
US Vice President J.D. Vance: Significant progress has been seen in recent days to maintain the Lebanon ceasefire.
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Vance: Hoping to advance nuclear talks, push forward Lebanon ceasefire efforts.
Vance on visit to Switzerland for Iran discussions: can only stay for a day or two.
U.S. VP Vance departs Washington for Switzerland: VP's spokesperson.

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Trump: no tolls after 60-day deadline expires in Hormuz Strait.
Trump: tolls must be imposed by and for the United States.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels.
Iran's IRGC warns vessels not to approach the Strait of Hormuz, stating their security would otherwise be at risk – Statement.$XTIUSD

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U.S. VP Vance: Witkoff and Kushner present for Iran negotiations - Fox News.
U.S. VP Vance: Iran discussions possible Sunday - Fox News
U.S. VP Vance: progress being made with Iran negotiations - Fox News
🟥 U.S. VP Vance: Plans to visit Switzerland within days - Fox News
U.S. VP Vance: Confident We Can Uphold Ceasefire - Fox News
U.S. VP Vance: Will give Iran talks an opportunity - Fox News
Iran’s top joint military command: Strait of Hormuz will be shut to ship traffic - Mehr
Vance: No proof Iran is blocking Strait of Hormuz - Fox News
Iran's top joint military command says the Stra

IAEA: Repairs of Zaporizhzhia plant’s main 750 kV Dniprovska line continue under IAEA-brokered localized ceasefire, monitored by teams on both sides of Dnipro river.
- team informed that problem with site’s internal power lines triggered latest disconnection of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s sole off-site power line.
- IAEA team at ZnPP reports emergency diesel activated to supply backup power for reactor core cooling and vital nuclear safety functions.
- Zaporizhzhya NPP reports 20th off-site power loss amid conflict.

🔴U.S. Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump's chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment ​that could shape Vance’s prospects as a White House successor.
The two nations agreed to a provisional peace agreement on Wednesday that suspended hostilities but left core issues unresolved, deferring decisions on Iran's ‌nuclear program, its support for regional militant proxies and the economically vital Strait of Hormuz to 60 days of talks.$XTIUSD

Israel and Hezbollah have ​agreed to a ‌ceasefire set to begin at 4 ​p.m. local time ​on Friday, a senior ⁠U.S. official ​told Reuters.
“Hezbollah and ​Israel have agreed to a ceasefire,” the official ​said on ​background, adding that negotiators for ‌the ⁠U.S. and Qataris worked out the deal with ​help from ​Iran. “We ⁠understand that after the ​exchange of fire ​earlier ⁠today, Israel and Hezbollah are ⁠now ​in a ​ceasefire.”
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🟥 Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war.$XTIUSD