U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland overshadowed by Strait of Hormuz dispute
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U.S. and Iranian officials met in Switzerland for talks focused on Iran's nuclear program and potential sanctions relief, with the International Atomic Energy Agency's head Raphael Grossi also present. The talks are overshadowed by Iran's claim that it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz, a claim denied by the U.S. Iran expects immediate economic benefits such as sanctions waivers and unfrozen assets even before substantive negotiations begin. The memorandum outlines 60 days of discussions on curbing Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting international sanctions.
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· 3 pulledThe memorandum foresees 60 days of talks on issues such as curbing Iran's nuclear program in return for the lifting of international sanctions.
Even before substantive talks begin, Iran expects to receive economic benefits, such as sanctions waivers and the unfreezing of blocked assets.
With scant sign of an end to fighting there, Iran said it had again shut the Strait of Hormuz, though the U.S. has denied that claim.
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