U.S. and Iran Resume Switzerland Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Dispute

U.S. and Iranian delegations have converged on Switzerland to resume technical discussions aimed at refining an interim diplomatic agreement. Mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, the talks involve high-level representatives, including Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have been working on technical aspects of the deal, with Vance expected to join the delegation in the coming days. The diplomatic push coincides with renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian state media and IRGC-linked sources claimed the waterway had been restricted or closed in response to regional events, the U.S. military and Trump administration officials issued firm denials, stating that commercial traffic remains uninterrupted. President Trump further signaled an aggressive economic stance, posting that a 60-day window exists to reach a final agreement, after which the United States may impose its own tolls or tariffs on the region. Iran continues to leverage the negotiations against ongoing conflict in the Levant. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei indicated that the talks serve as a platform to demand U.S. fulfillment of obligations, which analysts interpret as pressure to halt Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. While Vice President Vance expressed optimism regarding progress on the nuclear issue, it remains unclear if the Iranian delegation is prepared to address the nuclear program directly during this session. No new military strikes or sanctions were reported in the last 24 hours.