US-Iran talks set for Sunday in Switzerland amid Strait of Hormuz closure, sparking confusion over waterway's status. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the strait closed, while the US military claims shipping is proceeding normally. The talks come after a series of deadly clashes between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, a potential dealbreaker for the negotiations. The stakes are high, with a deal potentially offering reconstruction funds and sanctions relief for Iran.
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