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Iran Deal’s First Test: Swiss Talks Slip, Hormuz Stirs

Friday, June 19, 2026 · 9 min

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U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland have been postponed after the Islamabad MoU took effect, even as ships begin returning to Hormuz. The deal’s promises now run into implementation: nuclear terms, blockades, and Lebanon.

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U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland have been postponed after the Islamabad MoU took effect, even as ships begin returning to Hormuz. The deal’s promises now run into implementation: nuclear terms, blockades, and Lebanon.

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