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Hormuz, heat and hard feelings

Iran tests Hormuz deal as heatwave strains Europe and allies quarrel in public

A brittle Middle East bargain is already wobbling, even before negotiators can sit down properly in Switzerland. Europe, meanwhile, is trying to keep people cool, trains running and alliances civil, with mixed success.

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US-Iran draft peace agreement talks
Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran as Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz, with Pakistani mediators traveling to Geneva.

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The Middle East after Gaza

US-Iran talks opening in Switzerland with a focus on a nuclear deal and Lebanon ceasefire, coupled with Iran's announcement of a new Strait of Hormuz closure, introduces new diplomatic and economic pressure points.

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