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US-Iran peace talks and Lebanon ceasefire negotiations progress

Following high-level talks in Switzerland, the United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap toward a permanent peace deal to be finalized within 60 days. As part of this initial agreement, the U.S. has issued a 60-day waiver on sanctions to allow Iranian oil exports. While U.S. Vice President JD Vance claimed Iran agreed to IAEA inspections of nuclear sites, Iranian officials have explicitly denied this, stating that no such invitations have been issued. Simultaneously, Israel and Lebanon have begun a new round of peace negotiations in Washington, mediated by the U.S., focusing on security mechanisms in southern Lebanon. A 'conflict management unit' is being established to handle regional tensions, with the U.S., Qatar, and Pakistan acting as mediators. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has warned NATO members that their lack of support for recent operations against Iran could impact future U.S. assistance. Iran has also asserted that it will maintain management over the Strait of Hormuz, moving away from pre-war maritime protocols.

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