Iran-US talks begin in Switzerland with Pakistan mediation

The Iranian delegation, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Switzerland for talks with the United States. The discussions, which began on Sunday, are being mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, is leading the mediation effort alongside Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.

Iranian officials have reiterated that progress hinges on the US fulfilling its commitments under the preliminary deal, particularly its obligation to secure an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The Iranian side will be pressing for full implementation of the memorandum. The talks are seen as a potential step toward a broader Iran-US peace deal, though significant differences remain.

According to Mehr News, the meeting is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, and is expected to continue over the coming days. The outcome of these negotiations could have major implications for regional stability, especially regarding the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the broader US-Iran tensions.