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Blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran in Swiss talks breakthrough
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Blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran in Swiss talks breakthrough

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • US-Iran talks in Switzerland have resulted in the lifting of a blockade and the release of frozen assets for Iran, according to Tehran.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that oil and petrochemical exports are waived, and a major reconstruction and development plan for Iran has been launched.
  • The primary focus now shifts to deconfliction efforts in Lebanon, which Iran considers the first real test of these agreements.

A significant breakthrough has been achieved in US-Iran talks held in Switzerland, leading to the lifting of a blockade and the release of frozen assets for Iran, as announced by Tehran.

Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War.

— Seyed Abbas AraghchiCrediting Pakistani and Qatari mediation for the progress in the talks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi shared the developments on social media, stating that "Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War." He further detailed that "Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran."

While these agreements mark a substantial step, Araghchi emphasized that the "1st real test" will be deconfliction in Lebanon. The focus now shifts to implementing these measures and ensuring stability in the region.

Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran.

— Seyed Abbas AraghchiDetailing the specific outcomes of the US-Iran talks.

Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.

1st real test: Lebanon deconfliction cell.

— Seyed Abbas AraghchiHighlighting the next critical step following the agreements.
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