Switzerland hosts renewed Iran-US technical ceasefire talks
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Iran and the United States have resumed technical-level negotiations in Switzerland despite escalating military tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Talks began Monday, June 29, at the Burgenstock resort, under a June 17 memorandum of understanding, Iranian officials said. Delegations, led on the Iranian side by deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi, are addressing nuclear issues, sanctions, monitoring mechanisms and dispute-resolution procedures, with sessions expected to continue through the week. The diplomatic efforts follow two days of military exchanges, including an Iranian one-way attack drone strike on the Panama-flagged oil tanker Kiku and subsequent US strikes on ten Iranian military targets.
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Timeline
- June 17 Ceasefire memorandum of understanding signed
- Saturday Oil tanker Kiku struck near Hormuz
- Saturday US attributes attack to Iranian drone
- Saturday Kiku reported carrying crude oil cargo
- Sunday US and Iran exchange military strikes
- Sunday Ceasefire comes under severe strain
- Monday June 29 Technical talks resume in Switzerland
- This week Negotiators discuss nuclear and sanctions issues
Why it matters
These talks could affect global oil prices. If tensions escalate, prices may rise. That could mean higher gas costs for you. Keep an eye on your local gas prices.
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