US-Iran War News Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance has departed for peace talks in Switzerland, hoping that the discussions will produce progress on Tehran's nuclear programme and the situation in Lebanon. Led by Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian delegtaion has arrived in Switzerland.
Ahead of the key talks, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but the US military says the waterway is open to all vessels.
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Swiss Foreign Ministry Welcomes US Delegation
In a post on X, Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs welcomed the US delegation for the high-stakes talks with Iran.
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Five Killed In Lebanon
Five people including a child, a woman, and two elderly people were killed after an Israeli attack on the village of Sohmor in western Bekaa Valley of Lebanon.
(Source: Al Jazeera via National News Agency)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Pakistani Mediator Reaches Switzerland
Pakistan’s military chief and top mediator Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Switzerland to participate in the US-Iran talks.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Participants Of Key Talks On Sunday
Iran's side: The delegation is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
US side: Vice President JD Vance led delegation includes Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Mediators: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will and Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani are expected to attend the talks.
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Trump's Aide Hails Peace Deal
Trump’s technology adviser Davis Sacks has lauded the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, calling it “a tremendous achievement” and a better way than prolonged tensions.
Discussing on the All-In Podcast on Saturday, Sacks denied arguments to escalate the 'suicide mission', noting that an invasion of Iran would make no sense given its scale and could require as many as a million troops.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: US Forces Monitoring Hormuz
The US military denied claimes that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed by Iran, clarifying that key route is open and American forces are monitoring the situation in the region.
"Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," US Central Command spokesperson Navy Captain Tim Hawkins told news agency Reuters. "Traffic continues to flow, and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case."
(Source: Reuters)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Vance Reaches Switzerland
JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for high-stakes talks with Iran.
(Source: Bloomberg)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Key Themes To Be Discussed In US-Iran Talks
US Vice President JD Vance told reporters before departing from a US base that the focus of the talks will be on the nuclear issue and efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon. He noted that while the situation in Lebanon has shown signs of improvement, it still requires careful and continuous management, adding that the aim in Switzerland is to establish a structured framework for negotiations and ensure that fighting pauses long enough to advance a ceasefire.
(Source: Bloomberg)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: No Tolls For Hormuz Transit, Claims Trump
In a post on Truth Social, US President Trump said, "There will be NO TOLLS in the Hormuz Strait for 60 days during the Cease Fire Period, and there will be NO TOLLS after the 60 day period has expired, unless they are imposed by and for the United States of America, should the deal not be completed, for services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East for purposes of both past, present, and future reimbursement of costs."