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Iran war live: Vance sees ‘progress’, Tehran says ‘ball is in US court’

Vance cites progress while Tehran shifts diplomatic burden to US in Iran war talks.

Context

What happened: US Vice President JD Vance said Washington has made "progress" in indirect peace talks with Iran. Tehran said the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands before any agreement. Why it matters: Iran's IRGC said two crude oil tankers caught fire after hitting sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf nations condemned Friday's attack on a Qatari LNG carrier.

What changed

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington has made "progress" in indirect peace talks with Iran. Tehran said the US must lift its naval blockade and meet its demands before any agreement.

Why it matters

Iran's IRGC said two crude oil tankers caught fire after hitting sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf nations condemned Friday's attack on a Qatari LNG carrier.

Sources

aljazeera