Vance says Iran talks made "some progress" on Hormuz reopening plan

Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that indirect talks with Iran have made "some progress", adding that Washington will "keep on working at it". Iran's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, narrowed down from five days to two, is unchanged, but Tehran now also wants the US to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, repeal sanctions, and guarantee a full ceasefire across the region, including Lebanon, before it signs off.

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