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US calls Iran talks in Switzerland historic, credits Pakistan

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June 22, 2026

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RedState

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· Jul 5, 2026

Report: New USA-Iran Talks Set for July 11 in Pakistan

Report: New USA-Iran Talks Set for July 11 in Pakistan

The Media Line

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· Jun 23, 2026

Swiss Talks Put Qatar and Pakistan at the Center of a New US-Iran De-escalation Track

The first high-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland did [] The post Swiss Talks Put Qatar and Pakistan at the Center of a New US-Iran De-escalation Track appeared first on The Media Line.

BRICS News

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· Jun 24, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Pakistan says the US and Iran will establish direct communication line to preven [...]

JUST IN: Pakistan says the US and Iran will establish direct communication line to prevent miscommunication.@BRICSNews

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Bilateral talks underway in Switzerland before formal talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and American delegations have held bilateral meetings with Pakistani and Qatari mediators before the start of their talks in Switzerland on Sunday.

CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why was Pakistan involved with the US and Iran?

CNN's Sophia Saifi explains why Pakistanis are celebrating their country's role as a mediator between the US and Iran. Stream "Meanwhile in Asia" exclusively on the CNN app. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News

Intel Slava

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷🇨🇭🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qa [...]

— WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.@IntelSlava

BERNAMA

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· Jun 21, 2026

World : US-Pakistan Delegation Meeting Begins In Switzerland – White House

WASHINGTON, June 21 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- A meeting between the United States (US) and Pakistani delegations began in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock on the sidelines of US-Iran negotiations on Sunday, according to the White House press pool, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Associated Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pakistan delegation arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to participate in high-level talks between the United States and Iran on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding being held in Switzerland. #iran #usa #pakistan #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

TASS

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· Jul 1, 2026

US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran in Doha positively — Bloomberg

According to the US official, the technical talks are moving ahead

Tehran Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

No photo op: Iran wants action, not handshakes

TEHRAN - Iran and the United States held talks in Switzerland on Sunday to advance the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed a few days ago.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iranian President Holds Talks with Pakistani Counterpart in Islamabad

Iranian President Holds Talks with Pakistani Counterpart in Islamabad

The Tribune

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· Jun 21, 2026

Vance, Witkoff, Kushner meet Pakistan PM Sharif, Army chief Munir in Burgenstock ahead of US-Iran peace talks

This key meeting took place shortly after Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif, accompanied by Army Chief Munir and a high-level delegation, arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to participate in technical-level talks between the United States and Iran aimed at restoring peace in West Asia.

Haaretz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Report: Pakistan to host round of U.S.-Iran talks next Saturday

Report: Pakistan to host round of U.S.-Iran talks next Saturday

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

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Top diplomats of Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments after US attacks

Iranian media says call part of Tehran's ongoing diplomatic contacts with regional countries

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Iran and the United States as the two countries attempt to negotiate an end to the war that President Donald Trump launched earlier this year. “Very good, we love Pakistan,” Vice President JD Vance told a reporter who asked about Pakistan’s role in []...Click to read more

The Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says

US and Iranian officials are holding indirect, lower-level technical talks through Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the talks told CNN. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who are not attending the talks themselves, met Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Tuesday to The post US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pakistan urges restraint amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

Islamabad, July 9 (SANA) Pakistan on Thursday called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy following renewed military escalation between the two countries. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the renewed conflict serves no one’s interests and urged both sides to avoid actions []

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Pakistan: Technical talks between Iran and the United States to resume next week

Pakistan: Technical talks between Iran and the United States to resume next week

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran’s Ghalibaf Hails ‘Good Achievements’ After US Talks

Iran’s Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says talks with the United States in Switzerland yielded “good achievements,” but reiterates Tehran’s distrust of Washington.

BOL News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pakistan’s PM, US Vice President arrive in Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks

BÜRGENSTOCK: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to attend technical-level talks between Iran and the United States, the first formal engagement between the two countries since the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on June 17. Sharif and his delegation, including Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, landed ... Read more The post Pakistan’s PM, US Vice President arrive in Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks appeared first on BOL News.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran talks start in Switzerland

US-Iran talks start in Switzerland

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan to hold meeting in Switzerland

Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan to hold meeting in Switzerland A quadrilateral meeting between Iran, the United States, Qatar and Pakistan will be held at the Burgenstock mountaintop ​resort in Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, according to Iran's foreign ministry spokesman. Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran would hold meetings with intermediaries Qatar and Pakistan earlier in the day, adding that the gathering in Switzerland is a follow up on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed with the US this week.

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 21, 2026

US and Iran Open High-Level Talks at Lake Lucerne Summit

LUCERNE, Jun 21: Qatar said high-level talks involving the United States and Iran have begun in Switzerland, with representatives from Qatar and Pakistan also taking part.According...

Business Today

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· Jun 26, 2026

Qatar PM appears to walk past JD Vance as US-Iran talks begin on a tense note

US and Iranian delegations opened talks in Switzerland amid an awkward reception involving Qatar and Pakistan

Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Key points from first round of Iran-US talks

Key points from first round of Iran-US talks

Arise News

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· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran Talks Open In Switzerland As Tehran Claims Strait Of Hormuz Closure

US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran claims Strait of Hormuz closure amid escalating Lebanon ceasefire tensions.

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 22, 2026

US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days

The United States and Iran made significant progress in their first round of high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days and establishing a direct communication mechanism to prevent misunderstandings and safeguard commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint statement issued on Monday, [] The post US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

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.

Independent Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran, US make progress in Swiss talks, establish hotline to avert Hormuz and Lebanon clashes

Iran, US make progress in Swiss talks, establish hotline to avert Hormuz and Lebanon clashes

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation

Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation

Financial Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran hails ‘progress’ to end Lebanon war

Tehran and Washington locked in talks in Switzerland over deal to settle four-month conflict

Splash247

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· Jun 23, 2026

Hormuz hotline opens between US and Iran

Iran and the United States have established a direct communication channel to avoid incidents and miscommunication in the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday following the first round of high-level talks under the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland. The joint statement said talks were held

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

US-Iran negotiations advance with ‘encouraging progress’ noted by mediators

Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar have released a joint statement saying that negotiations between the United States and Iran have conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere".

India TV News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Nuclear deal, frozen funds, regional peace: What to expect from US-Iran talks in Switzerland?

With a 60-day negotiation window now in place, Washington and Tehran are set to begin crucial talks that could shape the future of Iran's nuclear programme, regional stability and US-Iran relations. The first round of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran is set to begin in Switzerland. The talks come days after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed to an interim peace framework that provides a 60-day window for diplomatic negotiations.

Related coverage for "US calls Iran talks in Switzerland historic, credits Pakistan": RedState — Report: New USA-Iran Talks Set for July 11 in Pakistan . The Media Line — Swiss Talks Put Qatar and Pakistan at the Center of a New US-Iran De-escalation Track. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Pakistan says the US and Iran will establish direct communication line to preven [...]. Mehr News Agency — Bilateral talks underway in Switzerland before formal talks. CNN — Why was Pakistan involved with the US and Iran?. Intel Slava — [Video] 🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷🇨🇭🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qa [...]. BERNAMA — World : US-Pakistan Delegation Meeting Begins In Switzerland – White House. Associated Press — Pakistan delegation arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks. TASS — US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran in Doha positively — Bloomberg. Tehran Times — No photo op: Iran wants action, not handshakes. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Iranian President Holds Talks with Pakistani Counterpart in Islamabad. The Tribune — Vance, Witkoff, Kushner meet Pakistan PM Sharif, Army chief Munir in Burgenstock ahead of US-Iran peace talks. Haaretz — Report: Pakistan to host round of U.S.-Iran talks next Saturday. DawnNews English — Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Hopes For Global Peace As US-Iran Talks Begin | Dawn News English. Anadolu Agency — Top diplomats of Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments after US attacks. Off The Press — Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns. The Economic Times — Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland . Egypt Independent — US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says. Syrian Arab News Agency — Pakistan urges restraint amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Sweden Herald — Pakistan: Technical talks between Iran and the United States to resume next week. Al Arabiya English — Iran’s Ghalibaf Hails ‘Good Achievements’ After US Talks. BOL News — Pakistan’s PM, US Vice President arrive in Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks. UrduPoint — US-Iran talks start in Switzerland. Middle East Eye — Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan to hold meeting in Switzerland. Arab Times Online — US and Iran Open High-Level Talks at Lake Lucerne Summit. Business Today — Qatar PM appears to walk past JD Vance as US-Iran talks begin on a tense note. Korea Times News — Key points from first round of Iran-US talks. Arise News — US-Iran Talks Open In Switzerland As Tehran Claims Strait Of Hormuz Closure. Daily News Egypt — US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days. TRT World — Iran says talks with US focused on ending war and lifting sanctions. Independent Online — Iran, US make progress in Swiss talks, establish hotline to avert Hormuz and Lebanon clashes. China Global Television Network — Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation. Financial Times — Iran hails ‘progress’ to end Lebanon war. Splash247 — Hormuz hotline opens between US and Iran. Sky News Australia — US-Iran negotiations advance with ‘encouraging progress’ noted by mediators. India TV News — Nuclear deal, frozen funds, regional peace: What to expect from US-Iran talks in Switzerland?

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How other outlets are covering this story

Compare narratives across 36 related reports from 36 sources. Real Narrative News aggregates the coverage spectrum so you can see who emphasises what — bias tags reflect the outlet, not the story.

Coverage bias distribution

36 sources

Left 25%

Center 25%

Right 44%


RedState

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· Jul 5, 2026

Report: New USA-Iran Talks Set for July 11 in Pakistan

Report: New USA-Iran Talks Set for July 11 in Pakistan

The Media Line

right

· Jun 23, 2026

Swiss Talks Put Qatar and Pakistan at the Center of a New US-Iran De-escalation Track

The first high-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland did [] The post Swiss Talks Put Qatar and Pakistan at the Center of a New US-Iran De-escalation Track appeared first on The Media Line.

BRICS News

center

· Jun 24, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Pakistan says the US and Iran will establish direct communication line to preven [...]

JUST IN: Pakistan says the US and Iran will establish direct communication line to prevent miscommunication.@BRICSNews

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Bilateral talks underway in Switzerland before formal talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and American delegations have held bilateral meetings with Pakistani and Qatari mediators before the start of their talks in Switzerland on Sunday.

CNN

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why was Pakistan involved with the US and Iran?

CNN's Sophia Saifi explains why Pakistanis are celebrating their country's role as a mediator between the US and Iran. Stream "Meanwhile in Asia" exclusively on the CNN app. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News

Intel Slava

center

· Jun 21, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷🇨🇭🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qa [...]

— WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.@IntelSlava

BERNAMA

center

· Jun 21, 2026

World : US-Pakistan Delegation Meeting Begins In Switzerland – White House

WASHINGTON, June 21 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- A meeting between the United States (US) and Pakistani delegations began in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock on the sidelines of US-Iran negotiations on Sunday, according to the White House press pool, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Associated Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pakistan delegation arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to participate in high-level talks between the United States and Iran on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding being held in Switzerland. #iran #usa #pakistan #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

TASS

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· Jul 1, 2026

US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran in Doha positively — Bloomberg

According to the US official, the technical talks are moving ahead

Tehran Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

No photo op: Iran wants action, not handshakes

TEHRAN - Iran and the United States held talks in Switzerland on Sunday to advance the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed a few days ago.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

center

· Jun 23, 2026

Iranian President Holds Talks with Pakistani Counterpart in Islamabad

Iranian President Holds Talks with Pakistani Counterpart in Islamabad

The Tribune

center

· Jun 21, 2026

Vance, Witkoff, Kushner meet Pakistan PM Sharif, Army chief Munir in Burgenstock ahead of US-Iran peace talks

This key meeting took place shortly after Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif, accompanied by Army Chief Munir and a high-level delegation, arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to participate in technical-level talks between the United States and Iran aimed at restoring peace in West Asia.

Haaretz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Report: Pakistan to host round of U.S.-Iran talks next Saturday

Report: Pakistan to host round of U.S.-Iran talks next Saturday

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

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Top diplomats of Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments after US attacks

Iranian media says call part of Tehran's ongoing diplomatic contacts with regional countries

Off The Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Iran and the United States as the two countries attempt to negotiate an end to the war that President Donald Trump launched earlier this year. “Very good, we love Pakistan,” Vice President JD Vance told a reporter who asked about Pakistan’s role in []...Click to read more

The Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says

US and Iranian officials are holding indirect, lower-level technical talks through Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the talks told CNN. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who are not attending the talks themselves, met Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Tuesday to The post US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pakistan urges restraint amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

Islamabad, July 9 (SANA) Pakistan on Thursday called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy following renewed military escalation between the two countries. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the renewed conflict serves no one’s interests and urged both sides to avoid actions []

Sweden Herald

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

Pakistan: Technical talks between Iran and the United States to resume next week

Pakistan: Technical talks between Iran and the United States to resume next week

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran’s Ghalibaf Hails ‘Good Achievements’ After US Talks

Iran’s Chief Negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says talks with the United States in Switzerland yielded “good achievements,” but reiterates Tehran’s distrust of Washington.

BOL News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Pakistan’s PM, US Vice President arrive in Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks

BÜRGENSTOCK: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to attend technical-level talks between Iran and the United States, the first formal engagement between the two countries since the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding on June 17. Sharif and his delegation, including Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, landed ... Read more The post Pakistan’s PM, US Vice President arrive in Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks appeared first on BOL News.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran talks start in Switzerland

US-Iran talks start in Switzerland

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan to hold meeting in Switzerland

Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan to hold meeting in Switzerland A quadrilateral meeting between Iran, the United States, Qatar and Pakistan will be held at the Burgenstock mountaintop ​resort in Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, according to Iran's foreign ministry spokesman. Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran would hold meetings with intermediaries Qatar and Pakistan earlier in the day, adding that the gathering in Switzerland is a follow up on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed with the US this week.

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 21, 2026

US and Iran Open High-Level Talks at Lake Lucerne Summit

LUCERNE, Jun 21: Qatar said high-level talks involving the United States and Iran have begun in Switzerland, with representatives from Qatar and Pakistan also taking part.According...

Business Today

center

· Jun 26, 2026

Qatar PM appears to walk past JD Vance as US-Iran talks begin on a tense note

US and Iranian delegations opened talks in Switzerland amid an awkward reception involving Qatar and Pakistan

Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Key points from first round of Iran-US talks

Key points from first round of Iran-US talks

Arise News

center

· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran Talks Open In Switzerland As Tehran Claims Strait Of Hormuz Closure

US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran claims Strait of Hormuz closure amid escalating Lebanon ceasefire tensions.

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 22, 2026

US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days

The United States and Iran made significant progress in their first round of high-level talks in Switzerland, agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days and establishing a direct communication mechanism to prevent misunderstandings and safeguard commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint statement issued on Monday, [] The post US-Iran talks advance as parties agree roadmap for final deal within 60 days first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

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.

Independent Online

center

· Jun 22, 2026

Iran, US make progress in Swiss talks, establish hotline to avert Hormuz and Lebanon clashes

Iran, US make progress in Swiss talks, establish hotline to avert Hormuz and Lebanon clashes

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation

Pakistani and Bahraini FMs hold phone conversation

Financial Times

center

· Jun 22, 2026

Iran hails ‘progress’ to end Lebanon war

Tehran and Washington locked in talks in Switzerland over deal to settle four-month conflict

Splash247

Unknown

· Jun 23, 2026

Hormuz hotline opens between US and Iran

Iran and the United States have established a direct communication channel to avoid incidents and miscommunication in the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday following the first round of high-level talks under the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland. The joint statement said talks were held

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

US-Iran negotiations advance with ‘encouraging progress’ noted by mediators

Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar have released a joint statement saying that negotiations between the United States and Iran have conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere".

India TV News

lean right

· Jun 21, 2026

Nuclear deal, frozen funds, regional peace: What to expect from US-Iran talks in Switzerland?

With a 60-day negotiation window now in place, Washington and Tehran are set to begin crucial talks that could shape the future of Iran's nuclear programme, regional stability and US-Iran relations. The first round of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran is set to begin in Switzerland. The talks come days after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed to an interim peace framework that provides a 60-day window for diplomatic negotiations.

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