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Iranian delegation boycotts talks briefly in protest
DNA SWITZERLAND — The Iranian delegation temporarily boycotted the ongoing technical talks in Switzerland, protesting what it called “anti-Iran statements” made by U.S. President Donald Trump. Iranian officials said Trump must “behave” if he wants the negotiations to be fruitful, warning that inflammatory remarks could derail progress. The boycott lasted for a short period before mediators from Pakistan and Qatar worked to bring the Iranian team back to the table. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who earlier praised Pakistan’s mediatory role, expressed hope that the setback would not overshadow theRead More
Pakistan emerges key player in Iran talks as Vance praises Islamabad – analysis
Pakistan continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, as the warm body language between US Vice President JD Vance and Pakistan’s top leadership took center stage at the Lake Lucerne Summit. The meeting, aimed at implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, has placed Pakistan firmly at the heart of regional diplomacy. The visuals from Switzerland have become a major talking point. Vance was clearly keen to demonstrate the renewed US support for Islamabad. The two leaders met in front of a summit banner displaying the flags of Pakistan, Qatar,Read More
Iranian lawmaker sparks legal storm after revealing Khamenei letters on US deal
TEHRAN, JUN 21: Legal proceedings have been initiated, and media officials have tendered their resignations after a hardline Iranian lawmaker appeared to publicly disclose private correspondence indicating Mojtaba Khamenei’s opposition to the terms of the memorandum of understanding with Washington, according to Iranian media reports. Mahmoud Nabavian, a member of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told the state-run Khabar Network that in correspondence dated April 5, April 19, and May 24, Khamenei voiced clear opposition to any MoU that didn’t recognize the Islamic Republic’s right to enrich uranium.Read More
Trump warns of hitting Iran ‘very hard again’ amid peace talks
WASHINGTON, JUN 21: US President Donald Trump has warned of attacking Iran again if it does not stop what he calls its proxies in Lebanon, to stop “causing trouble” as Israel continued bombing Hezbollah locations despite a ceasefire. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump said on his social platform, Truth Social. While top Iranian and US leadership meet in Switzerland along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar, the Strait of Hormuz — a critical oil supply route and a major talking point inRead More
Pakistan hosts first US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland
BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland – JUN 21 /DNA/ – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Pakistan convened the first technical-level talks between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran today, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif playing the role of host and mediator. The high-stakes dialogue, held at the scenic Burgenstock resort, aims to de-escalate tensions and explore pathways toward mutual understanding on regional security and nuclear-related issues. Ahead of the closed-door sessions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, flanked by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign MinisterRead More
Talks move ahead with cautious optimism
Standing alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Pakistan’s leadership, calling their contributions “commendable” Centreline Report SWITZERLAND — Technical negotiations between the United States and Iran are moving forward with cautious optimism, as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar play a central role in facilitating dialogue. Standing alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Pakistan’s leadership, calling their contributions “commendable” and describing Munir as “an excellent military commander.” Vance added humorously:Read More