Iran-US war latest: Tehran says Lebanon key to talks as Trump threatens ‘Guardian Angel’ tolls in Strait of Hormuz

Key Points:

• US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials have convened in Zurich to negotiate terms of a fragile peace deal aimed at ending the Iran-US conflict and curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, with additional talks involving Pakistan and Qatar planned.
• The US and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding that includes allowing Iran to sell oil more freely, sanctions relief, and a 60-day ceasefire during which commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz without charges, although Iran has threatened to close the waterway in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
• President Donald Trump has threatened to impose US tolls on the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day ceasefire if a lasting deal is not reached, positioning the US as the "Guardian Angel" to Middle Eastern countries, while Democrats criticize the agreement as already faltering.
• Ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanon have raised concerns about potential breaches of the peace deal, with Iran warning that further attacks would violate the agreement’s terms and threaten its stability.
• Diplomatic tensions continue as Trump faces backlash from European leaders, including Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, amid a series of strained international relationships.