What the US and Iran agreed – and disagreed – on first day of talks
Key takeaways
- Leaders from Iran and the US have lauded progress in the talks and say the agreement so far benefits both sides.
- Direct talks between the US and Iran were triggered by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two sides last week.
- The parties have also established “a communication line” regarding the Strait of Hormuz to “avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz”.
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Leaders from Iran and the US have lauded progress in the talks and say the agreement so far benefits both sides. But they disagree on crucial aspects.
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