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US-Iran peace talks scheduled for today were cancelled due to Israel's military actions in Lebanon. Iran is delaying its delegation's arrival, while the US remains hopeful for future discussions.
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Good morning. Talks set to take place today between the US and Iran to implement a peace deal were abruptly cancelled. The White House said the US still looked forward to “beginning technical talks as soon as possible”. Hezbollah-linked media reported Tehran was delaying sending its delegation due to Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.
The talks were set to begin in the Swiss village of Obbürgen two days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that opened a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent agreement over Iran’s nuclear programme, while reopening the strait of Hormuz. The centre of the strait is blocked with about 80 mines that will need clearing for normal shipping to resume, the independent tanker owner trade body has said.

The talks were cancelled because Iran delayed sending its delegation in response to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.
Hezbollah has launched rocket attacks against Israeli forces, prompting Israeli airstrikes that resulted in at least 18 deaths and 33 injuries.
Iran demands an end to Israel's attacks on Lebanon as a condition for any peace agreement.
The strait of Hormuz is crucial for shipping, currently blocked by mines, and its reopening is part of the negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program.

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