The official round of US-Iran nuclear talks begins in Switzerland at 14:30 Jerusalem time, preceded by separate bilateral meetings. A source familiar with the details tells i24NEWS that one of the Americans' first demands will be to allow IAEA inspectors to visit Iranian nuclear sites for an updated assessment.
The formal US-Iran nuclear talks are scheduled to begin at 14:30 Jerusalem time in Switzerland, according to a source familiar with the details speaking to i24NEWS. Before the main session, separate bilateral meetings between the various parties will take place.
The source said one of the first American demands will be to allow IAEA inspectors into Iranian nuclear sites for an updated assessment of the program. This follows several days of preparatory technical-level meetings at the Bürgenstock resort, as reported Sunday morning by Lebanese channel Al Mayadeen and covered by The Zioneer.
The talks come after President Trump told the New York Times on June 15 that a final-stage nuclear agreement with Iran would be negotiated, with a possible 15-20 year suspension of Iranian enrichment. US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland early Sunday, describing the talks as among the most important diplomatic efforts between the two countries in recent times. The IAEA director general's participation was confirmed Thursday, per The Zioneer's earlier bulletins.
What remains unconfirmed: the duration of the session, which parties are attending each bilateral meeting, and whether a Lebanon ceasefire demand — previously raised by Iran — will feature in today's discussions.
5 developments
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- StrongLebanese sources: fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for June 23, focus on permanent ceasefire
- DevelopingReport: Fifth round of Lebanon-Israel border talks to open in Washington on June 22
- StrongIranian delegation arrives for talks, demands end to Lebanon fighting
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