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Iran: Switzerland talks focus on Lebanon ceasefire, oil sales, assets freeze

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June 21, 2026

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says ceasefire in Lebanon, export of Iran’s oil, and unblocking frozen assets are the key pillars of talks with the US in Switzerland.

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Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 21, 2026

US, Iran, Qatar begin talks on Lebanon truce, frozen assets

Iranian state television reported on Sunday that delegations from Iran, Qatar, and the United States were meeting in Switzerland to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon as well as Iran’s frozen funds. According to state broadcaster IRIB, “A three-way meeting between Iran, the United States, and Qatar on a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s blocked [] The post US, Iran, Qatar begin talks on Lebanon truce, frozen assets appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Peace with Iran is all about Lebanon now

Peace with Iran is all about Lebanon now

TRT World

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran says talks with US focused on ending war and lifting sanctions

The US and Iran have been holding high-level peace talks in Switzerland. Iran says so far, they've focused on securing a permanent end to their war, sanctions relief for Iran and releasing Tehran's frozen assets. As Israel occupies and attacks parts of southern Lebanon, that could prove a major stumbling block. Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and the US Vice President JD Vance lead their respective delegations. Kubra Akkoc filed this report from the venue.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 23, 2026

US-Iran Talks Yield Breakthrough Peace Framework

The United States and Iran have completed the first round of peace talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a 60-day roadmap aimed at ending their conflict. Mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, the discussions also established mechanisms to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon and ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described [] The post US-Iran Talks Yield Breakthrough Peace Framework appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vatican News

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· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran talks underway in Switzerland

Talks about the details of a long-term peace deal to end the war between the United States and Iran have begun in Switzerland. Read all

DawnNews English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Hopes For Global Peace As US-Iran Talks Begin | Dawn News English

High-level talks between the United States and Iran have begun in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan playing mediating roles in the process. #usiran #pakistan #iran #switzerland #diplomacy #breakingnews #worldnews #peacetalks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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Related coverage for "Iran: Switzerland talks focus on Lebanon ceasefire, oil sales, assets freeze ": Egyptian Gazette — US, Iran, Qatar begin talks on Lebanon truce, frozen assets. Korea Times News — Peace with Iran is all about Lebanon now. TRT World — Iran says talks with US focused on ending war and lifting sanctions. Voice of Nigeria — US-Iran Talks Yield Breakthrough Peace Framework. Vatican News — US-Iran talks underway in Switzerland . DawnNews English — Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Hopes For Global Peace As US-Iran Talks Begin | Dawn News English