Iran's Tasnim news agency reports that the main Iran delegation has concluded its talks in Switzerland with the US, but expert teams remain in the country to monitor implementation of the memorandum of understanding. Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope the talks will bring results that advance peace worldwide.
The main Iranian delegation has left Switzerland and is en route back to Tehran, according to Israeli media reports as of 10:09 Jerusalem — concluding the first senior-level summit. However, Iran's Tasnim news agency reports that technical teams remain in the country to monitor implementation of the memorandum of understanding. The departure follows Iran's earlier announcement of 'good progress' (04:22 Jerusalem) and the mediators' declaration of 'encouraging progress' (08:37 Jerusalem).
As The Zioneer reported, the track unfolded rapidly: On Sunday at 14:22 Jerusalem, talks began in Switzerland with Qatari and Pakistani mediators. By Sunday 23:29, a US diplomat indicated talks could run through the night. At 04:22 Monday, Iran announced 'good progress' and said technical teams would continue work — language now echoed in the latest report. At 08:37, Qatar and Pakistan announced the summit had concluded with 'encouraging progress', the establishment of a senior oversight committee, and a direct communication channel for the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon de-escalation. At 10:09, the delegation's departure was reported, alongside the current detail that expert teams remain.
Switzerland's Foreign Ministry welcomed progress, stating diplomacy should contribute to stability. Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope the talks would 'lead to the end of the war between the US and Iran' and produce 'very constructive results', adding he hoped to return with an 'exceptional document' advancing peace, progress, and well-being worldwide.
What remains unverified: The exact scope and duration of the technical teams' monitoring mission; the substance of the memorandum of understanding, which has not been published; and whether the terms address Israel — which the joint document did not mention, according to the mediators' announcement.
5 developments
- DevelopingUS, Iranian delegations express optimism as Switzerland talks conclude
- DevelopingIRGC-linked Tasnim touts US-Switzerland understandings: Iran 'part of Lebanon's security arrangement'
- StrongIran confirms it will attend Switzerland talks, demands US enforce halt to Israeli Lebanon strikes
- StrongIran announces end of technical talks with US in Switzerland, four working groups formed
Source and signal
- Internal intake