Vance says US making progress in Iran talks Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi threatened action over the UAE ’s “collusion” with Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu made claims that he secretly visited the Emirates . Araghchi warned that it was “unforgivable” and said those involved would be “held to account”. He said countries that engage with Israel in hostilities toward Tehran are making “a foolish gamble”. Iran has further tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz by cutting deals with Iraq and Pakistan to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the region, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. An army spokesperson said that supervision of the vital shipping route could generate twice as much revenue a s Iran ’s oil income. “After this war ends, there will be no place for retreat ,” the spokesperson said, according to comments carried by ISNA news agency. But US vice president JD Vance insisted that progress was being made in negotiations.…