First round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce (opens original article in a new tab)

The first round of US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland has been canceled, raising uncertainty about the prospects for a lasting truce between the two nations.

• First round of US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland canceled, with no clear reason given.
• US and Iran had 60 days to finalize agreement on issues like Iran's nuclear program after signing MOU.
• Iran demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon buffer zone, while Israel refuses to leave.