Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9
US, Iran Continue Technical Talks as 2 Days of Strikes Test Fragile Ceasefire
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9

US, Iran Continue Technical Talks as 2 Days of Strikes Test Fragile Ceasefire

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9

Summary

  • Technical talks between the United States and Iran are still underway, a US official said Thursday, signaling diplomacy has not been suspended after the latest violence.
  • Two days of clashes had threatened to break an already fragile ceasefire, raising doubts over whether the channel could survive the renewed strikes.
  • The US official said Washington remains committed to finding a solution with Iran, even as the security situation stays unstable.

Insights

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