US-Iran Direct Talks Open in Switzerland
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- Qatari and Pakistani mediators reported 'encouraging progress' toward a lasting peace deal during the first round of direct US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
- President Trump renewed threats against Iran during the talks, shaking up negotiations that continued through the night.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the outcome as 'major progress,' even as strains over Lebanon were apparent during the Switzerland discussions.
Why it matters: The first direct US-Iran talks since a prior deal carry high stakes for Lebanon, where strains already surfaced, and for mediators Qatar and Pakistan championing the process. Trump's parallel threats against Iran inject uncertainty into a diplomatic track mediators are calling productive.
