Iran

Tehran denied it began discussions on ⁠its nuclear program or agreed to invite International Atomic ​Energy ⁠Agency inspectors back to ‌the country.

A spokesperson for the department said it would be allowing Iran to travel to its next game location a day early.

Tehran agreed to allow U.N. nuclear inspectors into the country, the vice president said after a marathon round of negotiations in Switzerland.

“Even during wartime, people would still spend time together and try to enjoy life. What else could we do? Life had to go on,” one fan said.

The U.S., Iran and mediating parties established a road map for reaching a final deal within 60 days, according to a joint statement.

The New Jersey Democrat criticized the president and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them both “criminal” leaders.

Israel’s continued bombardment in southern Lebanon has threatened to derail negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

President Trump told NBC News he spoke with Israel and expects Vice President Vance to go to Switzerland for peace talks at some point.

Due to uncertainty over visas ⁠and the war, the Iranian players are commuting from their tournament base in co-host Mexico for their three group games in the U.S.

The thorniest issues have been left for the next round of negotiations, with big concessions made in return for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.