Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start

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Iran and the US concluded the first day of talks in Switzerland with reported progress amid ongoing tensions. Mediators Pakistan and Qatar announced that talks will continue with a roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days, while fighting in Lebanon continues to threaten a peace agreement.

Mediators Pakistan and Qatar issue statement saying talks will run for rest of the week, as fighting in Lebanon continues to threaten agreement Iran’s foreign minister has declared “progress” after the first day of talks between high-ranking officials from Washington and Tehran ended in Switzerland, despite a tense opening marked by Donald Trump threats to restart attacks. A joint statement from mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the ⁠US and Iran agreed to a roadmap towards⁠ a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks between lower-ranked officials ​will continue for the rest of the week, according to the statement, with fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon at the top of the agenda. Continue reading...