Iranian officials depart for Switzerland to hold talks with the United States while fighting continues in Lebanon, according to multiple reports. Iranian state media says a high-level Iranian negotiating team leaves on Saturday for discussions in Switzerland with U.S. counterparts. The delegation is led by chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, along with senior officials covering security, the central bank, and oil, reflecting a broad agenda for the talks. Separately, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance indicates he is preparing to travel for meetings connected to the negotiations. One report cites Pakistan’s position that certain meetings are expected to begin on Sunday. The outlets note that while the diplomatic track with Washington proceeds, military activity in Lebanon continues, underscoring a lack of an immediate ceasefire linked to the negotiations. The reporting is based on Iranian state media for the composition and departure of the Iranian team, and on statements attributed to U.S. and regional officials for the timing of related meetings.
Iran sends delegation to Switzerland talks with U.S. as Lebanon fighting continues
Iranian officials depart for Switzerland to hold talks with the United States while fighting continues in Lebanon, according to multiple reports. Iranian state media says a high-level Iranian negotiat...
- A high-level Iranian negotiating team departs for Switzerland to hold talks with the United States.
- The delegation is led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
- Iranian officials in security, central bank, and oil roles are part of the team, according to Iranian media.
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance indicates he is heading to meetings, with some expected to begin Sunday.
- Fighting in Lebanon continues despite the start of negotiations.
A high-level Iranian team departed for Switzerland on Saturday for peace talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated he…
1 day agoBy Humeyra Pamuk, Jana Choukeir, Ahmed Tolba and Steve HollandZURICH/DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - A high-level Iranian team departed for Switzerland on Saturday for talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated he would set off soon for meetings that Pakistan said will begin on Sunday.The Iranian delegation was led by chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as well as senior security, central bank and oil officials, Iranian media said.
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