Iran and the United States are meeting in Switzerland, but the talks face immediate pressure. Tehran claims it has shut the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most vital shipping lanes—in retaliation for Israeli military operations in Lebanon. According to BBC News, the US disputes the closure claim, even as the move underscores escalating regional tensions during delicate diplomacy.

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