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Preparatory meetings for Iran deal signing to begin in Qatar this week

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 08:48
Preparatory meetings for Iran deal signing to begin in Qatar this week

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Separate preparatory meetings with each side will be held in Qatar this week, ahead of the formal signing in Switzerland and the start of technical talks, according to a CBS report relayed by Israeli journalist Tomer Almogor (N12).

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According to a CBS report cited by journalist Tomer Almogor (N12), diplomatic preparations for the signing of the emerging agreement with Iran are advancing. Separate preparatory sessions with each side are scheduled to take place in Qatar during the current week, serving as groundwork before the formal signing ceremony in Switzerland and the launch of technical negotiations.

This development follows a series of statements over the past several days indicating that a deal text has been agreed upon and that a signing could take place soon. As The Zioneer reported, Prime Minister Netanyahu warned on Friday that the agreement may be signed in Switzerland as early as Sunday, June 14. US President Trump stated on Thursday that the signing could happen in Europe over the weekend, with Vice President JD Vance attending on his behalf. An unidentified US official told Israeli media on Friday that the deal might be signed in Switzerland on Sunday, though that timeline has now shifted, with the reported preparatory phase beginning this week in Qatar instead.

The precise date and venue remain unconfirmed. The report suggests a phased process: separate mediation sessions in Doha, then a formal signing stage in Switzerland, followed by technical talks. No official confirmation from the White House, Qatari mediators, or the Iranian government has been released at this time.

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