US-Iran Nuclear Talks

US eases oil sanctions as Iran and Washington clash over inspection terms.

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US eases oil sanctions as Iran denies Vance claim on nuclear inspectors

US eases oil sanctions on Iran

Vance: Iran Deal Has 'Successful Foundation' for Peace

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Vice President JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a “successful foundation” for a broader peace deal, including what he described as Iran’s agreement to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. U.S. officials framed the first round, mediated with help from Qatar and Pakistan, as progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz, managing regional tensions and restoring monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program. The Trump administration also moved to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil, while President Donald Trump warned that strikes could resume if Tehran failed to restrain regional allies. The emerging framework drew scrutiny from Congress and nuclear experts, who cautioned that any deal would require stronger access for inspectors than past arrangements provided.

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Iran pushed back on Vance’s account of the Switzerland talks, saying it made “no new commitments” despite U.S. claims that Tehran agreed to restore U.N. nuclear inspections. Trump and Vance continued to tout inspection pledges and sanctions relief, exposing a sharp public split over what negotiators actually secured.