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As Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral begins in Tehran, the United States pauses its negotiations with Iran for a week to let the ceremonies proceed, with talks set to resume afterward; the broader regional picture remains tense, highlighted by Russia’s attendance at the funeral, Iranian retaliation warnings, and a new effort by France, Britain and Oman to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is reopening faster-than-expected after a US-Iran MoU and talks in Qatar, easing flows and pushing oil prices lower. Yet analysts warn the relief could be temporary: Chinese demand remains weak, Morgan Stanley has cut forecasts citing a possible oversupply, and full, stable resumption depends on continued geopolitical alignment and sanctions relief. Production gains in the Americas add to supply pressure, while uncertainties around August sanctions expiries and US elections keep the risk of a market-wide glut from becoming a lasting reality.
Kurdish-led attacks across western Iran raise the possibility of a renewed insurgency as fragile US–Iran diplomacy continues; Kurdish opposition groups warn any deal with Tehran could strengthen the regime, while Iran blames separatists for violence that has killed security forces and heightened border-area tensions.
US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Doha to discuss Iran negotiations with mediators, but Qatar says there will be no direct talks with Iranian officials; discussions focus on the MoU brokered by Pakistan and Qatar, ongoing technical talks, and a possible path to a final deal within 60 days.
US lawmakers question Iran’s willingness to accept terms while Iran demands reciprocity; officials suggest a Doha meeting may occur, but timelines remain unclear and several implementation issues—sanctions, assets, and monitoring—keep the accord from finalization amid ongoing Hormuz tensions.
After the Switzerland negotiations, Iran publicly contradicted U.S. positions while signaling it will operate within the signed framework, prompting Trump to say Tehran made false statements; Iran’s leaders and negotiators are engaging regionally as a 60-day implementation process with four working groups begins, addressing IAEA inspections, unfrozen funds, and the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran warns it will respond to any Israeli attack on Lebanon.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan for a state visit, the first overseas trip since US-Israeli strikes on Iran, amid a US-Iran deal mediated by Pakistan and Qatar in Switzerland that includes $12 billion in unfrozen funds and temporary sanctions relief; he will meet Pakistani leaders to discuss expanding trade, energy cooperation, border security, and regional connectivity, highlighting Islamabad’s mediator role after the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Strait of Hormuz traffic is rising but remains well below pre-war levels, with about two dozen ships in a 24-hour window, as Iran and the U.S. establish a hotline to prevent misunderstandings. The U.S. will mediate another round of talks between Israel and Lebanon to curb Hezbollah-Israel clashes and has set up a ceasefire monitoring mechanism. Tehran and Washington also clash over nuclear monitoring, with a U.S. official saying Iran agreed to allow monitors (Iran denies new commitments). Fresh notes on the broader US-Iran talks mention steps toward implementing a deal, with officials traveling in the region and a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil sales. A separate report covers developments around regional tensions tied to Iran’s nuclear posture and related sanctions considerations.
The United States temporarily lifts oil sanctions on Iran for 60 days following productive talks in Switzerland, allowing Iran to sell oil in dollars while negotiators pursue limits on Tehran’s nuclear program; Tehran says no new commitments yet, but U.S. officials tout progress and note that UN inspectors may visit nuclear sites, signaling a potential path toward constraining Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran has agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country as US-Iran negotiations move toward a final deal, with mediators saying progress is solid and a 60-day roadmap is in place; the memorandum of understanding includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and establishing a de-confliction mechanism to end fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon, while technical talks continue.
Live coverage says US-Iran talks in Switzerland have laid a strong foundation for a final deal to end the war, including potential unfreezing of Iranian assets for American food purchases, and a move toward returning IAEA inspectors, with sanctions temporarily paused through Aug. 2026. The briefing also notes ongoing regional diplomacy, a push for a de-escalation framework, and broader tensions in Lebanon and along Israel’s border as negotiations continue.
AP's Morning Wire reports three major developments: allegations that the DEA allowed large quantities of fentanyl to hit U.S. streets, the United States and Iran continuing their talks into a second day, and the resignation of the UK prime minister.
Iran plans to invite IAEA inspectors to its key nuclear sites, with coordination for access to occur soon after the latest round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, though Iran hasn’t confirmed specifics. The talks produced a 60‑day roadmap toward a final deal, plus a high‑level committee and working groups on nuclear issues, sanctions, and dispute resolution, and a deconfliction line for the Strait of Hormuz alongside a Lebanon ceasefire deconfliction mechanism. While progress is noted, a final agreement remains uncertain and technical negotiations will continue; there’s also mention of using frozen funds to aid Iranians, though no funds have been released yet.
Senior U.S. and Iranian negotiators wrap a second day of talks in Switzerland with reported progress toward a final nuclear deal, including potential IAEA inspections and mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and a ceasefire in southern Lebanon; meanwhile in Britain, Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader, triggering a leadership contest.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after Iran claimed closure amid ceasefire tensions, with Windward noting a drop in traffic and some ships going dark, though other trackers still show continued movement; the U.S. says the strait remains open as Switzerland talks push toward a 60‑day framework to end hostilities and reopen the route.