The Iranian delegation has arrived in Switzerland, according to Israeli journalist Amichai Stein (i24NEWS), confirming Tehran decided to proceed with the trip for anticipated talks or a potential signing ceremony with the US. The delegation's arrival follows days of uncertainty and comes after prior rounds of preliminary discussions at the Bürgenstock resort.
The Iranian delegation has officially arrived in Switzerland, as reported by Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) at 16:11 Jerusalem on Saturday, confirming that Tehran decided to proceed with the high-stakes visit after days of uncertainty. The delegation, designated 'Minab 168,' is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
This arrival marks the latest development in a fast-moving thread The Zioneer has tracked throughout the day. At 10:38 Saturday, Iran's foreign minister was reportedly considering the trip, conditioning nuclear talks on a Lebanon ceasefire. By 14:31, Steve Witkoff had landed in Switzerland and Jared Kushner was already there. The Iranian delegation's plane was reported en route to Geneva by 22:18, and Vance's own departure from Washington was reported at 16:11, with multiple reports — from CNN, N12, and i24NEWS — converging through the day. The thread also reported earlier that Vance had landed, expressing hope for progress on both the Iran nuclear file and a Lebanon ceasefire, with IAEA chief Grossi, Qatar, and Pakistan expected to participate.
As The Zioneer reported, preliminary talks occurred Friday at the Bürgenstock resort, and the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that delegations from Iran, the US, Qatar, and Pakistan were to meet there for talks on implementing an agreement. The broader context, as The Zioneer has reported, involves weeks of diplomatic maneuvering, with Iran also conditioning nuclear talks on a ceasefire in Lebanon.
It remains unconfirmed exactly when the signing ceremony or the formal talks will begin, and the format of the upcoming meetings has not been finalized by either side.
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- StrongIran names parliament speaker Qalibaf to lead delegation for Friday MOU signing in Switzerland
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