Headway in Swiss talks as US allows Iran to sell its oil
The United States has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil following diplomatic talks in Switzerland. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar announced a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days, alongside agreements to establish communication lines regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in Lebanon.
Why it matters
This development represents a significant shift in US-Iran relations and regional stability efforts in the Middle East.
Abandoned pumpjacks in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 27, 2026 — Reuters/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • Pakistan, Qatar say agreement reached on a ‘roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days’ • Tehran, Washington agree to establish communication lines on Hormuz • ‘De-confliction cell’ created to end Lebanon fighting • Araghchi hails ‘progress’ in talks, says some frozen assets released • Vance claims ‘unfrozen assets’ can only be used to buy American products • Trump warns of action if Iran fails to honour deal • Details of $300 billion reconstruction fund still up in the air
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