Iran-US technical talks in Switzerland are set to begin Sunday, June 21, 2026, as Washington and Tehran move into the next phase of a mediation effort involving Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the discussions will take place in Bürgenstock and will include representatives from the United States and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators. Iran-US Technical Talks in Switzerland Follow Islamabad Deal The
Iran-US technical talks in Switzerland are set to begin Sunday, June 21, 2026, as Washington and Tehran move into the next phase of a mediation effort involving Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the discussions will take place in Bürgenstock and will include representatives from the United States and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators. Iran-US Technical Talks in Switzerland Follow Islamabad Deal The
US-Iran talks were postponed on Friday, June 19, 2026, as President Donald Trump’s interim Iran memorandum faced questions over nuclear safeguards, financial incentives and renewed fighting in Lebanon. US-Iran talks postponed in Switzerland Switzerland’s Foreign Ministry said planned talks involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan had been postponed. It did not announce a new date. The White House had earlier delayed Vice President JD Van
US-Iran talks were postponed on Friday, June 19, 2026, as President Donald Trump’s interim Iran memorandum faced questions over nuclear safeguards, financial incentives and renewed fighting in Lebanon. US-Iran talks postponed in Switzerland Switzerland’s Foreign Ministry said planned talks involving the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan had been postponed. It did not announce a new date. The White House had earlier delayed Vice President JD Van
A draft 14-point US-Iran agreement would introduce an immediate ceasefire, restore commercial shipping and temporarily waive sanctions affecting Iranian oil exports while negotiations toward a final settlement continue. Reuters published the draft on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, but reported that the United States had not publicly released the complete official text. The document establishes a proposed 60-day negotiating period and postpones several difficult nuclear and sanctions ques
A draft 14-point US-Iran agreement would introduce an immediate ceasefire, restore commercial shipping and temporarily waive sanctions affecting Iranian oil exports while negotiations toward a final settlement continue. Reuters published the draft on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, but reported that the United States had not publicly released the complete official text. The document establishes a proposed 60-day negotiating period and postpones several difficult nuclear and sanctions ques
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The U.S.-Iran 60-day ceasefire deal is designed to extend April’s fragile truce and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but key questions remain over Iran’s nuclear program, shipping security and the conflict in Lebanon. President Donald Trump said at the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that the interim agreement would be released publicly and would bar Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. A formal signing is expected in Switzerland on Fr
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — The U.S.-Iran 60-day ceasefire deal is designed to extend April’s fragile truce and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but key questions remain over Iran’s nuclear program, shipping security and the conflict in Lebanon. President Donald Trump said at the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that the interim agreement would be released publicly and would bar Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. A formal signing is expected in Switzerland on Fr
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the idea of a future Trump Khamenei meeting, saying expectations of such a high-level encounter are not realistic under current conditions. The remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would like to meet Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if ongoing contacts between Washington and Tehran lead to progress. Iran Pushes Back on Trump Khamenei Meeting Speaking in an intervi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the idea of a future Trump Khamenei meeting, saying expectations of such a high-level encounter are not realistic under current conditions. The remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would like to meet Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if ongoing contacts between Washington and Tehran lead to progress. Iran Pushes Back on Trump Khamenei Meeting Speaking in an intervi
President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 29, 2026, that a final decision was near on a possible Trump Iran Hormuz deal that could affect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the US blockade of Iranian ports and future nuclear talks.
President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 29, 2026, that a final decision was near on a possible Trump Iran Hormuz deal that could affect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the US blockade of Iranian ports and future nuclear talks.
Trump redefines Iran conflict as military operation As the War Powers Resolution deadline approached on May 1, US President Donald Trump made a sharp shift in stance by stating that the ongoing Trump Iran conflict would not be labeled as a war but instead as a military operation. This move comes just days before a legal deadline that could have required congressional approval or forced the US to halt militar
Trump redefines Iran conflict as military operation As the War Powers Resolution deadline approached on May 1, US President Donald Trump made a sharp shift in stance by stating that the ongoing Trump Iran conflict would not be labeled as a war but instead as a military operation. This move comes just days before a legal deadline that could have required congressional approval or forced the US to halt militar
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the United Kingdom’s handling of the strategically important island of Diego Garcia, warning that London could be making a significant strategic error. In a post on Truth Social dated February 18, Trump said he had advised Starmer that entering into a 100-year lease arrangement concerning Diego Garcia was a “big mistake.” The island, located in the Indian Ocean and part of the Chagos Arc
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the United Kingdom’s handling of the strategically important island of Diego Garcia, warning that London could be making a significant strategic error. In a post on Truth Social dated February 18, Trump said he had advised Starmer that entering into a 100-year lease arrangement concerning Diego Garcia was a “big mistake.” The island, located in the Indian Ocean and part of the Chagos Arc
Iran has indicated it is prepared to allow verification of its nuclear activities following the conclusion of a second round of US-Iran negotiations mediated by Oman. Speaking on Tuesday, February 17, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran has no intention of developing atomic weapons and expressed openness to international scrutiny aimed at confirming that position. In remarks reported after the Geneva talks, Pezeshkian stated that Iran’s stance on nuclear weapons rema
Iran has indicated it is prepared to allow verification of its nuclear activities following the conclusion of a second round of US-Iran negotiations mediated by Oman. Speaking on Tuesday, February 17, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran has no intention of developing atomic weapons and expressed openness to international scrutiny aimed at confirming that position. In remarks reported after the Geneva talks, Pezeshkian stated that Iran’s stance on nuclear weapons rema
Oil prices continued their downward trajectory for a third consecutive session as larger-than-expected builds in US crude and fuel inventories raised fresh doubts about demand strength. At the same time, market participants kept a close watch on the potential impact of renewed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which could alter global oil supply dynamics if sanctions are lifted. By Thursday morning, benchmark Brent crude slipped by 16 cents to $64.75 per barrel, wh
Oil prices continued their downward trajectory for a third consecutive session as larger-than-expected builds in US crude and fuel inventories raised fresh doubts about demand strength. At the same time, market participants kept a close watch on the potential impact of renewed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which could alter global oil supply dynamics if sanctions are lifted. By Thursday morning, benchmark Brent crude slipped by 16 cents to $64.75 per barrel, wh