Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson says talks between the US and Iran have not started, the Iran delegation is to leave for the venue shortly

• Talks with the US will continue until this afternoon in Geneva time.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry's comments indicate that discussions with the US are still in the preliminary stages and have not yet commenced, which may imply ongoing tensions and uncertainty in diplomatic relations. This could impact markets, particularly in energy and metals, as heightened geopolitical risks often lead to volatility in those sectors.