Iranian sources report that talks of the main delegation in Switzerland have concluded, but expert teams remain in the country to monitor implementation of the memorandum of understanding, according to Asaf Rozenzweig (N12). The update comes after earlier conflicting reports and signals that the negotiating track remains active.
An update from N12's Asaf Rozenzweig, citing unnamed "sources" in Basel, clarifies the current status of Iran's negotiating team in Switzerland: the main delegation's talks have concluded, but expert-level teams remain in the country to monitor the implementation of the signed memorandum of understanding.
This report follows a turbulent 24-hour diplomatic cycle. As The Zioneer reported at 04:22 Monday morning, Iran's Foreign Ministry had earlier characterized the talks as achieving "good progress" and stated that technical teams would continue work. However, a Reuters-sourced report from Sunday night (20:51 Jerusalem) suggested the talks had been "suspended, not concluded," adding a layer of ambiguity. Later, a Swiss Foreign Ministry statement and a broad mediators' announcement from Qatar and Pakistan (08:37 Jerusalem) confirmed constructive progress and the establishment of oversight mechanisms.
Rozenzweig's latest framing emphasizes that while the political-level conversation may be done for now, the technical track — tasked with turning the memorandum into operational reality — is ongoing. This suggests the talks have not collapsed despite earlier threats of a delegation walkout, though no timeline has been given for when the expert teams will depart or when the next round might convene.
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