US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
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Notable Quotes
"Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War."
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"If Iran's leadership was willing to give up being a driver of regional instability, then the US is willing to fundamentally transform our relationship with that country."
— JD Vance , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Joseph Aoun is the President of Lebanon.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi is Iran's Foreign Minister.
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The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
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