The Economic Times

US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland

Crucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire arrangement, Iran's Revolutionary Guard insisted the strait was closed, a statement challenged by the US military, which confirmed ongoing shipping activity. The aim is to forge an interim agreement to end long-standing conflicts, with Lebanon's escalating situation also on the agenda.