Iran Closed Hormuz as Negotiators Arrived in Switzerland

Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz on June 21 as US and Iranian delegations traveled to Switzerland for talks aimed at ending their war. The move, disputed by the US, occurred as negotiators began high-level discussions that yielded a 60-day roadmap toward a permanent settlement. The timing signals both sides retain escalatory options they're prepared to use even while diplomacy unfolds.