US and Iranian Officials Head to Switzerland for Diplomatic Activity

Pakistan News Desk June 20, 2026

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🔴 Live Update 17 hours ago32 Updates by 11 sources

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Switzerland for Iran Nuclear Deal Talks and diplomatic activity. Vance is also expected in Switzerland. Progress has been reported in US-Iran negotiations. The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Switzerland today, as reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP). Iranian media indicated that an Iranian delegation is set to depart for Switzerland. An Iranian team is also heading to Switzerland for negotiations with the US. The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit the scenic diplomatic hub.

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Updated: 10:37 PM PKT — June 20, 2026

The next round of technical talks between the United States and Iran to discuss the implementation of the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ will be held tomorrow in Zurich, Switzerland. The Iranian delegation will be led by Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the US side will be represented by Vice President JD Vance, who is expected to depart for Switzerland today.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may also join the negotiations and could depart for Zurich tonight. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the talks will focus on the modalities of the MoU’s implementation, with representatives from Qatar also set to participate. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson stated that their delegation will demand the US ensure an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

Updated: 10:27 PM PKT — June 20, 2026

A landmark peace deal, titled the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’, has been signed by the United States and Iran, with Pakistan acting as a mediator. The agreement, which ends over 100 days of war, will see the US lift its blockade of Iranian ports and waive oil sanctions, while Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.

Following the signing, technical-level talks are scheduled to be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, with representatives from the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar participating. An Iranian spokesperson stated their delegation would press for the fulfillment of commitments, including compelling Israel to cease attacks on Lebanon. US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s role in brokering the deal, which also outlines a framework for a $300 billion reconstruction fund upon a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

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