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5 min readThe U.S. has temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil as part of an interim agreement reached after Vice President J.D. Vance wrapped up talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. The negotiations aim to end the war that the U.S. and Israel began in February. Vance reported that Iran has agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back in, and that the U.S. team made "very good progress" on several objectives, including establishing a mechanism to demine the Strait of Hormuz and another to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon. He also addressed the possibility of unfreezing Iranian assets, which the U.S. and Qatar would jointly manage.
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- 1 (00:21) **U.S. Waves Sanctions on Iranian Oil as Part of Interim Agreement** - Vice President Vance wraps up talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland, reporting progress on demining the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining the Lebanon ceasefire.
- 2 (01:25) **Gas Prices Drop as Diplomacy Eases Oil Flow Concerns** - The national average fell 14 cents to $3.85 a gallon, with Energy Secretary Wright forecasting lower prices.
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