Global oil prices fell on Monday after diplomatic talks between the United States (US) and Iran concluded in Switzerland, easing fears of a potential supply disruption in international energy markets. Brent crude dropped by $1.68, or 2.09%, to $78.89 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also declined ahead of the contract expiry. […]
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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 […]
US, Iran agree on roadmap after tense peace talks
The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap toward a final peace agreement after high-stakes talks in Switzerland, despite tensions sparked by renewed disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded with what officials described as “positive and constructive” […]
Iran confirms $6 billion frozen funds release in Qatar deal
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar will be released under a preliminary arrangement linked to ongoing negotiations with the United States. The development comes as both sides continue technical-level talks in Switzerland aimed at implementing a broader diplomatic understanding. The Iranian president said the release […]
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 […]
PM Shehbaz, Asim Munir join crucial US-Iran Switzerland talks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, arrived in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in high-level talks focused on implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed between the United States and Iran. The meeting represents a significant diplomatic step aimed at translating recent commitments into practical […]
Swiss confirm US-Iran talks continue
Switzerland’s foreign ministry has confirmed that negotiations linked to a US-Iran memorandum of understanding are continuing in the resort town of Buergenstock. The talks are being held under strict confidentiality and aim to transform the interim agreement into a broader regional settlement. The development signals ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries. According to the […]
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 […]
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince agree on economic package amid Iran–US diplomacy push
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, during which both leaders agreed to finalise and sign a comprehensive economic package between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. During the call, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation […]