US, Iran to hold technical-level talks in Switzerland on Sunday
The "technical-level talks" between the US and Iran will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland on Sunday in the presence of mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
The "technical-level talks" between the US and Iran will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland on Sunday in the presence of mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
Iran’s central military command the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the closure comes in response to “the explicit breach of the first clause of the post-war memorandum of understanding by the US and Israel.
The United States is reportedly exploring a mechanism to allow Iran access to $6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar as Washington and Tehran begin implementing a newly signed 14-point memorandum that includes sanctions relief and economic measures.
A reported Israeli strike in southern Lebanon shortly after a ceasefire took effect has cast uncertainty over the truce, as Hezbollah warned it would respond to future attacks.
Nearly 80 million barrels of crude oil are positioned for transit through the Strait of Hormuz as tanker traffic resumes after a reported US-Iran agreement. Iran has also rolled out new shipping regulations for vessels using the strategic route.
Over 70 per cent of North Korea’s lawmakers have been replaced after the latest vote, signalling a major internal reshuffle as the country prepares for key political decisions.
The attack followed Iran’s pledge to avenge the killings of its security chief, Ali Larijani, and Basij force commander Gholamreza Soleimani, after Israel claimed responsibility for both the assassinations.
Iran’s top leadership closes ranks after the killing of Ali Larijani, signalling retaliation while highlighting his long political and security career across key institutions.
Thousands of targets, vessels and defence systems have been hit in the ongoing US campaign, while Gulf nations activate air defences amid growing fears of a wider regional spillover.
Missile interceptions across the Gulf, fresh US strikes near Hormuz, and political rifts in Washington signal a widening conflict with global trade and security implications.
