- Talks are underway near Lake Lucerne between the US delegation led by JD Vance and Iranian representatives, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, regarding an interim deal.
- Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Amidst high-level talks between JD Vance and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump threatens action against Iran's proxies while Iran uses proxies in Lebanon and issues conflicting statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Conflict uncertainty in the Middle East, driven by Iran tensions, is impacting oil prices while the FED monitors inflation data.
Iran-aligned rebels attacked Saudi targets amid regional tensions, while Trump and Vance discussed potential US-Iran deals.
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Iran-aligned rebels attacked Saudi targets amid regional tensions, while Trump and Vance discussed potential US-Iran deals.
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Conflict uncertainty in the Middle East, driven by Iran tensions, is impacting oil prices while the FED monitors inflation data.Also in this story
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Donald Trump
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JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
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