The United States and Iran are preparing for technical-level talks in Switzerland on Sunday, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry. But NPR reports the negotiations face significant obstacles: fighting continues in Lebanon, and Iran is making claims over the Strait of Hormuz — a critical waterway for global shipping. These tensions risk derailing a tentative agreement between the two countries.

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