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The Heat: Iran-US negotiations | 'Encouraging progress'

Mediators say the latest round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran ended with "encouraging progress."

The discussions in Switzerland took place amid heightened tensions, with US President Donald Trump warning Iran could face new military strikes and possible US tolls if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.

The talks are part of a 14-point memorandum of understanding, the first step aimed at ending the war and addressing longstanding disputes over Iran's nuclear program. #Heat #US #Iran #war #Trump #JDVance #Israel #Netanyahu #Lebanon

Guests:

Ali Ahmadi is executive-in-residence at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. Ori Goldberg is an independent analyst. Barbara Slavin is a distinguished fellow for Middle East & North Africa at the Stimson Center. Sina Azodi is assistant professor of Middle East Politics at George Washington University.

0:00 US-Iran talks in Switzerland & IAEA inspections 3:47 Can a nuclear deal really be reached in 60 days? 4:53 The Lebanon issue & its impact on the MoU 6:27 How Iran sells the Lebanon issue domestically 7:45 Guest transition: Does Netanyahu want a US-Iran deal? 10:42 Would Israel act unilaterally against Iran? 12:11 Unprecedented Trump and Vance criticism of Israel 15:03 Will US aid to Israel actually change? 16:20 Panel discussion: JD Vance on laying the foundation for a final deal 19:22 Once bitten, twice shy: Iran's commitment to diplomacy 20:37 What sanctions relief is the US offering Iran? 22:38 Lebanon, hostilities, and Netanyahu's political survival 24:46 How significant is the Trump-Vance criticism of Israel? 25:57 Complex technicalities: Can 60 days resolve issues? 27:28 The final deal must be endorsed by UN Security Council

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