Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the US-Iran talks scheduled for Friday in Switzerland have not yet been confirmed, according to Reuters cited by N12. The statement introduces uncertainty over the diplomatic round that Iran's deputy foreign minister had previously said would take place in Geneva on Friday to set negotiation terms.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman cast doubt Thursday night on the US-Iran talks reportedly scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, saying the meeting has not yet been confirmed. The statement, carried by Reuters and cited by N12, contradicts the announcement earlier this week by Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, who said the delegation heads would meet in Geneva on Friday to set the terms for the negotiations.
As The Zioneer reported, conflicting signals have emanated from Tehran in recent days over the status of the talks. On Sunday, an Iranian source told N12 that no final agreement has been reached. Later that day, Iran's semi-official Fars News Agency said the final decision on the framework is still under review. By Friday evening, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said the final review of the agreement text was underway, while another official asserted Iran entered talks in good faith.
The Friday talks were to be the next diplomatic round in a months-long effort mediated by Pakistan and Switzerland, aimed at de-escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The spokesman's latest remarks suggest internal disagreement or last-minute maneuvering within Iran's decision-making process. It remains unclear whether the talks will proceed as planned.
- DevelopingIran's deputy FM: US-Iran talks set for Geneva on Friday to set negotiation terms
- DevelopingIran's Fars: final decision on US deal framework still under review
- StrongIran: We entered talks in good faith, awaiting final decision
- StrongIranian spokesman: no trip to Pakistan or Geneva in coming days, deal not imminent
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