An Iranian negotiating delegation will travel to Switzerland for talks with the American delegation, Iran's Foreign Ministry said. The planned contacts come even after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has heightened the stakes in the standoff.
The article says the Strait of Hormuz was the main leverage that President Trump had placed in Iran's hands. Despite that development, Iran is still sending its team abroad for direct talks, indicating that diplomatic channels remain open alongside the escalation at the strategic waterway.