US, Iran set 60-day peace roadmap (opens in new tab)

High-level US-Iran talks at the Bürgenstock resort near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, ended early Monday after mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the sides made “encouraging progress” and agreed on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days. The mediators said lower-level technical talks would continue through the week, with mechanisms for Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. The statement said the parties agreed to set up a communication line to avoid incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and a “de-c...