First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.

US president threatened Iran over strait of Hormuz in sweary outburst. Plus, Starmer to step down as UK’s PM two years after historic landslideDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. Iran’s foreign minister has declared “progress” after the first day of talks between high-ranking officials from Washington and Tehran ended in…
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.
Iran said there had been “major progress” in all-night discussions with the US, as the warring sides try to reach a peace deal within two months.
Vice President Vance on Monday reported notable progress in talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. The first day of talk, Sunday, “was a very, very good day. We made a lot of good progress. We did exactly what we wanted to do,” he said. It was unclear how long he would remain in Europe or…