Preparatory meetings between US and Iranian negotiation teams have begun in Geneva ahead of the first official session expected to open at 14:30 Jerusalem time, according to a report by Al-Mayadeen correspondent Yaron Schneider. The first agenda item is reportedly implementing the clause concerning an end to the war, particularly in Lebanon.
Preparatory talks between US and Iranian negotiating teams began in Geneva on Sunday morning ahead of the first formal session expected to open at 14:30 Jerusalem time, according to Al-Mayadeen correspondent Yaron Schneider. The discussions are being held at a technical level, with the first topic reportedly being the implementation of a clause related to ending the war, particularly in Lebanon.
The development follows a series of reports about the diplomatic track. On Thursday, Saudi channel Al-Hadath reported that a first round of technical talks was set for Zurich, covering sanctions removal, frozen Iranian assets, and the nuclear file, with Lebanon and Hezbollah also to be addressed in non-public sessions. Over the weekend, US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland, stating the talks with Iran were among the most important diplomatic efforts in recent times.
As The Zioneer has reported, the formal negotiation round — scheduled for Sunday afternoon — was expected to include IAEA inspection demands from the American side, according to i24NEWS sources. The current preparatory phase is single-sourced via the Al-Mayadeen report and details of the discussions remain limited.
5 developments
- StrongNegotiation teams launch preparatory talks in Geneva ahead of formal session on Lebanon ceasefire
- StrongLebanese sources: fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for June 23, focus on permanent ceasefire
- DevelopingReport: Fifth round of Lebanon-Israel border talks to open in Washington on June 22
- StrongIranian delegation arrives for talks, demands end to Lebanon fighting
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