Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war (opens original article in a new tab)

Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland created a 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war, with progress on opening the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire in Lebanon.

• Vice President JD Vance stated that talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland created a 'good foundation for a successful final deal' to end the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
• The interim agreement includes mechanisms to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open and address fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, with a ceasefire holding in southern Lebanon.
• The U.S. Treasury issued a 60-day license waiving sanctions on Iranian oil, allowing its import into the U.S. for the first time since the 1990s.