A US diplomat told Axios that US-Iran talks, which began Sunday morning local time and have continued in various formats with minimal interruption, made progress on keeping the Strait of Hormuz fully open after recent Iranian statements about possible closure. The talks also addressed a Lebanon de‑escalation mechanism and ceasefire implementation. The diplomat said discussions covered all components of the nuclear agreement and were productive on implementing a memorandum of understanding, align

A US diplomat told Axios that US-Iran talks, which began Sunday morning local time and have continued in various formats with minimal interruption, made progress on keeping the Strait of Hormuz fully open after recent Iranian statements about possible closure. The talks also addressed a Lebanon de‑escalation mechanism and ceasefire implementation. The diplomat said discussions covered all components of the nuclear agreement and were productive on implementing a memorandum of understanding, aligning positions, and planning political and technical follow‑up.