Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that recent US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland could have begun earlier had they not been disrupted by Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. In an interview with Al Arabiya recorded before the latest round of talks, Dar stated that diplomatic efforts were progressing before renewed violence […]
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China backs Pakistan’s mediation efforts
China has voiced support for Pakistan and Qatar’s mediation efforts in ongoing diplomatic contacts between Iran and the United States. The endorsement is significant because it reinforces international backing for dialogue aimed at reducing regional tensions. The development affects efforts to advance peace and stability in the Middle East. Speaking in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry […]
Shehbaz welcomes progress in US-Iran talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the successful conclusion of the first high-level US-Iran talks held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland. The negotiations produced a roadmap for a final agreement within 60 days and established a mechanism for continued engagement. The breakthrough is significant for regional stability and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving multiple […]
Iran-US talks make breakthrough with roadmap for final deal
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that negotiations between Iran and the United States concluded successfully in Switzerland, marking a significant step toward easing tensions between the two countries. He said the discussions produced encouraging results and created momentum for continued diplomatic engagement in the coming weeks. According to Shehbaz Sharif, representatives from both sides […]
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 […]
Iran reaffirms enrichment rights ahead of Switzerland talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons while maintaining that the country will not surrender its right to enrich uranium. His remarks came ahead of a new round of negotiations between Iranian and American officials in Switzerland aimed at advancing a broader diplomatic understanding. The president stated that Iran […]
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 […]
US and Iranian officials head to Switzerland as Israel strikes continue despite ceasefire
US and Iranian officials are heading to Switzerland for high-stakes negotiations aimed at turning this week’s interim 14-point agreement into a longer-term settlement to end the ongoing US-Iran conflict, even as Israeli strikes in the region continue to threaten the fragile ceasefire framework. According to reports, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas […]
US-Iran talks delayed amid Lebanon conflict
Planned technical talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have been postponed after escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon complicated efforts to implement a recently signed ceasefire agreement. The delay raises fresh uncertainty over the future of the US-Iran peace framework. The development affects regional diplomacy and efforts to maintain stability in the […]