U.S. and Iran Agree on 60-Day Road Map as Talks Continue in Switzerland
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U.S. and Iranian officials reached a provisional agreement on a 60-day plan for a final deal during high-level talks in Switzerland, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
U.S. and Iranian delegations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, issued a joint statement after the first round of talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, outlining a 60-day roadmap toward a comprehensive agreement. The statement cited progress on issues such as Lebanon, oil exports, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, frozen Iranian assets and reconstruction plans. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the meeting marked "major progress to end the Lebanon War" and highlighted advances on the listed topics.
The negotiations are set to continue throughout the week despite recent remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump that warned of harsher actions against Iran if its proxies in Lebanon do not cease activities. In a phone interview with Fox News, Trump said he had spoken with Iranian officials overnight and warned of a strong response if the Strait of Hormuz were closed.
In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his intention to resign, citing personal reasons and a desire to put the country first. He said he had informed King Charles III and would serve as caretaker until a successor is chosen. Labour Party leadership nominations are expected to open on July 9, with a new leader to be selected by early September.
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