Amidst continuing tensions, high-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland hit a snag due to some of Trump's pointed comments. Despite Iranian delegates temporarily departing the table, mediators noted 'encouraging progress' in addressing the Lebanon crisis and maintaining an open Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after their first…

"We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," US Vice President JD Vance told reporters.