Tehran: Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has revealed details of the recent negotiations with the United States in Switzerland, saying the Iranian delegation withdrew from the talks after what it described as threatening remarks by US President Donald Trump. Speaking to Iranian media upon returning from Switzerland, Qalibaf said Tehran considered […]
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Qatar, Pakistan report progress in US-Iran negotiations
Qatar and Pakistan have announced “encouraging progress” in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran after the first round of high-level talks concluded at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland. In a joint statement released early Monday, the two mediating countries said discussions were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere and resulted in […]
Vance praises Pakistan’s role as Iran talks advance
US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran in Switzerland and said he hopes additional progress will be achieved in the coming hours. He praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts and highlighted its contribution to creating an environment that enabled dialogue between the concerned parties. Speaking alongside Pakistani and Qatari leaders, Vance commended […]
US-Iran talks begin amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Senior negotiators from the United States and Iran have gathered in Switzerland for a new round of peace talks aimed at strengthening a recently agreed 60-day ceasefire and reducing regional tensions. The discussions are expected to focus on nuclear issues, security concerns, and the implementation of an interim agreement designed to end nearly four months […]
Vance joins Iran delegates for crucial Switzerland peace talks
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to participate in high-level peace negotiations with Iran, as both countries seek to turn a recently agreed ceasefire into a lasting settlement. The talks follow an interim agreement signed earlier this week and are expected to focus on reducing tensions, addressing nuclear concerns, and creating […]
Criticism of Israeli Government or Netanyahu Is Not Anti-Semitism, Says JD Vance
Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has rejected a common narrative promoted by some pro-Israel groups, stating that criticism of the Israeli government or Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not automatically be labeled as anti-Semitism. In an interview, Vance departed from his traditionally pro-Israel stance and argued that not every criticism directed at Israel or […]
US-Iran peace talks postponed as Switzerland confirms cancellation
BERN: Planned US-Iran peace talks scheduled for Friday have been cancelled, the Swiss foreign ministry confirmed, marking another setback in efforts to stabilise tensions following a recently signed accord between the two countries. In a statement sent to AFP, the Swiss foreign ministry said the meeting involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan had […]
US vice president cancels Iran peace talks trip amid uncertainty
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: US Vice President JD Vance has cancelled a planned trip to Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators, highlighting ongoing uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the recently signed US-Iran peace agreement. According to a White House spokesperson, Vance and a US delegation were prepared to travel to Geneva to begin discussions on carrying out the […]
Israel Must Respect the Peace Process, Attacks on Civilians in Beirut Are Unacceptable: JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance has said that the agreement reached with Iran could play a significant role in promoting regional stability and peace. Speaking at a White House press briefing, he stated that the US-Iran agreement has already shown positive results, noting that more than 12 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait […]
$300bn Iran investment fund takes shape under US deal
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: A proposed $300 billion private investment fund aimed at accelerating economic recovery and development in Iran has been included in the framework agreement reached between the United States and Iran, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. The fund, known as the Reconstruction and Development Fund, is intended to encourage both sides to […]