US and Iran conclude first round of direct talks, agree to create de-confliction cell for Lebanon
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Malek Fouda
Summary
High-level US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland aimed at securing a permanent end to the war in Iran concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week. The two countries agreed to create a "de-confliction cell" involving the Lebanese government to address fighting in Lebanon. Iran's top diplomat praised mediators Pakistan and Qatar for "major progress" toward ending the Israeli offensive on Lebanon, despite a fragile truce. The talks are part of a 6-day negotiating window to permanently end the war.
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major progress
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