Iran launched missiles and drones at US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain Sunday, while the US struck Iranian facilities, escalating tensions after Trump threatened to eliminate Iranian leadership if they violated their interim ceasefire agreement.
Iran's leaders visit Oman to discuss Hormuz Strait management and bilateral cooperation.
US and Iranian officials agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal in Switzerland talks, establishing mechanisms for Lebanon ceasefire and strait commerce passage amid tensions over Trump's threats and Iran's strait closure.
US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland to finalize a 60-day peace agreement, though tensions escalated after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon.
US Vice President JD Vance travels to Switzerland for high-stakes talks with Iran as both nations dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire aimed at resolving months of regional conflict.
Iranian negotiators led by chief negotiator Qalibaf traveled to Switzerland for nuclear talks with the United States while Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged American ceasefire violations, escalating Middle East tensions amid ongoing regional conflicts.
US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Iranian counterpart amidst renewed ceasefire threats after Israeli strikes.
President Trump reported approximately 700 ships are flowing through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran agreement, while envoys headed to Switzerland for technical negotiations aimed at converting an interim ceasefire into a permanent regional accord.
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire as Iran talks stall
President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran involving Strait of Hormuz reopening, causing oil prices to plunge 16-18 percent below $100 barrel, though geopolitical tensions and negotiation uncertainties suggest sustained risk premiums ahead.
Hezbollah and Israel continue fighting after the US and Iran agreement.
Trump announces a Middle East peace deal, but Iran denies a signing will occur soon.
Trump claimed he would sign a historic Iran peace accord Sunday, reopening the Strait of Hormuz immediately, but Tehran rejected the timeline, signaling fundamental disagreements over nuclear programs and blockade lifting amid weeks of stalled negotiations.
US and Iran edge closer to peace deal, though Tehran disputes timing
President Trump and Pakistani mediator announced a U.S.-Iran peace deal scheduled for Sunday signing, though Iran disputed the timeline. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting U.S. sanctions, and releasing frozen Iranian assets, addressing the war's severe global energy and humanitarian impacts.
Oil prices fell to their lowest levels since March as traders anticipated a potential US-Iran peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude closing at $87.33 and WTI at $84.
Impending Peace Accord: U.S.-Iran War Nears Resolution
Uzbekistan's foreign minister hailed de-escalation efforts in West Asia during a call with his Iranian counterpart on Friday.
The US and Iran accepted a 60-day negotiation roadmap at Swiss talks led by Vice-President Vance and Foreign Minister Araqchi, addressing nuclear limits, sanctions relief, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional de-escalation amid tensions over shipping disruptions affecting global energy markets.
Mỹ và Iran kết thúc vòng đàm phán đầu tiên, nhất trí mở đường dây liên lạc.
US and Iranian negotiators convened in Switzerland for peace talks while disputing claims about the Strait of Hormuz closure, with the US military confirming 55 merchant vessels transited Saturday despite Iran's assertion of blockade during their 60-day ceasefire negotiations.
US and Iranian negotiators began peace talks in Switzerland while disputing claims about the Strait of Hormuz closure; Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared it shut citing Israeli violations, but US Central Command reported 55 merchant vessels transited Saturday with over 17 million barrels of oil.
US-Iran talks begin as Hormuz closure claim strains fragile ceasefire
US and Iranian diplomats met in Switzerland to advance peace negotiations following a fragile ceasefire, aiming to transform temporary hostilities reduction into a comprehensive regional agreement addressing nuclear concerns, sanctions, and maritime security.
President Trump urged Israel to accept a Lebanon-Hezbollah ceasefire that took effect Friday, killing 47 people, claiming credit for the truce as part of broader US-Iran negotiations to stabilize the Middle East and reopen critical oil routes.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire after fighting postpones U.S.-Iran talks
Oil prices fell to three-month lows as markets anticipated the US-Iran peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude dropping 5% to $78.96 a barrel, pressured by weakening Chinese demand and expectations of returning Iranian supplies.
China confirmed a Chinese-crewed oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz Monday with no casualties reported, amid escalating Middle East tensions that have disrupted maritime traffic and stranded thousands of seafarers in the Gulf.
US and Iran near a deal, but Tehran casts doubt on the timing of the agreement.
US-Iran Peace Deal Likely Within 24 Hrs: Pak PM
President Trump announced a Middle East peace deal signing for Sunday with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran disputed the timeline, as the conflict has killed thousands and disrupted global energy supplies since February.
Iran and the United States approached an initial agreement, though Tehran indicated no deal would be signed Sunday, suggesting ongoing negotiations continue between the two nations on unspecified terms.
US and Iran near peace agreement to end war, with deal expected within days involving strait reopening, sanctions relief, and nuclear discussions, though military tensions persist near Hormuz.
Iran and the US are finalizing a historic peace agreement to end Middle East hostilities, with a memorandum expected to be signed within days in Geneva, addressing Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and frozen Iranian funds.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz requires Iran's coordination, threatening to suspend parallel routes if transit arrangements bypass Iranian considerations under the recent US memorandum of understanding.
Oil prices fell after US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with Tehran securing export waivers, easing supply disruption concerns. Brent crude dropped 1.90 percent to $79.04 per barrel amid prospects of increased Iranian oil flows into global markets.
Trump threatened Iran with renewed strikes while Vice President Vance conducted preliminary peace talks in Switzerland, as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing insufficient progress on Lebanon ceasefire commitments and risking global energy disruption.
Trump envoy and Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks
Lebanon ceasefire agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped
Pakistani PM and Army chief will likely join US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian minister Abbas Araqchi will meet in Switzerland for talks.
Lebanon ceasefire agreed after U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped
Lebanon Ceasefire Agreed After US-Iran Talks in Switzerland Scrapped
Trump's emerging peace deal permits Iran to immediately sell oil and fuel in exchange for nuclear non-proliferation guarantees and allowing Strait of Hormuz navigation, extending a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing regional conflict.
Mỹ và Iran dự kiến ký thỏa thuận khung vào ngày 14.6.
Trump announced a Middle East war ceasefire deal scheduled for Sunday signing, promising to reopen Iran's blockaded Strait of Hormuz and lift sanctions, though Iran cautiously disputed the timeline while negotiations over its nuclear program would follow.
Trump says deal to end war will be signed on Sunday, Iran questions timing
President Trump announced a potential Hormuz Strait deal could be signed this weekend with Iran, offering economic relief contingent on compliance and reopening critical oil traffic, though Tehran cautiously insisted negotiations remain ongoing while resisting US nuclear demands.
Oil prices fell to multi-month lows as traders anticipated a U.S.-Iran peace deal, with Brent crude dropping 3.37% to $87.33 per barrel and WTI declining 3.23%, though analysts warn supply constraints could drive prices toward $120-130 by late July.
SpaceX's market debut surged stocks globally, with the company soaring 19% and pushing valuations past two trillion dollars, while oil prices fell over three percent on Iran-U.S. peace deal hopes, though negotiations remain incomplete.