Delegations from the United States and Iran arrived in Switzerland…
Delegations from the United States and Iran arrived in Switzerland for negotiations. In the evening of June 20, it was revealed that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and other members of the Iranian delegation flew to Switzerland to meet with the US.
Consensus
- Iranian and American delegations, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, met in Switzerland for negotiations.
- The negotiations took place in Burgenschtok, Switzerland.
- The Iranian delegation was led by Speaker of Parliament Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
- The American delegation was led by Vice President Joe Biden and included Special Envoy Steven W. Wilson and Jared Kushner.
- The negotiations lasted approximately 18 hours.
- Agreements were made to establish a high-level committee for political oversight of the mediation process.
- A committee was also agreed upon to resolve disputes between sides, Lebanon, and mediators regarding the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
- Iranian oil exports increased after the lifting of the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Points of divergence
- The Iranian delegation left Switzerland after completing negotiations with the U.S. and returned to Tehran. — vedomosti
- The Iranian delegation conducted two rounds of negotiations on June 21st, one with mediators and another in a four-way meeting with the U.S. — kommersant
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Burgenschtok before the official negotiations began. — interfax
Coverage (13 sources)
- Iranian Delegation Leaves Switzerland After Talks with USA — Ведомости
- Delegations of USA and Iran arrive for talks in Switzerland — Коммерсантъ
- Heads of Iran and Switzerland' Foreign Ministries Hold Talks in Berne — Интерфакс
- Venes flies to Switzerland for talks with Iran — Ведомости
- Media: Vance arrives in Switzerland for negotiations with Tehran — Коммерсантъ
- Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for talks with USA — Коммерсантъ
- Iranian Delegation Flies to Zurich for Talks with USA — Ведомости
- Arakchi and Galiyev Head to Switzerland for Talks with USA — Коммерсантъ
- Witherspoon and Kushner Arrive in Switzerland for Talks with Iran — Ведомости
- Iran announces sending delegation to talks with USA in Switzerland — Коммерсантъ
- Wens allowed meetings of US and Iranian delegations in Switzerland on June 21 — Коммерсантъ
- Axios: Arakchi intends to travel to Switzerland for talks with the US — Коммерсантъ
- Axios: Whitaker heads to Switzerland for talks with Iran — Коммерсантъ
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