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The talks in Switzerland were the first to be held under the terms of a memorandum of understanding agreed a week ago.
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The talks in Switzerland were the first to be held under the terms of a memorandum of understanding agreed a week ago.
The US and Iran began talks in Switzerland on a peace deal to settle The issue::: of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program as President Donald Trump once again threatened strikes if Hezbol...
The US president threatened to restart the war over Iranian support of Hezbollah or moves to close the Strait of Hormuz, even as JD Vance met Iranian officials for “messy” talks on a peace...
The US president threatened to restart the war over Iranian support of Hezbollah or moves to close the Strait of Hormuz, even as JD Vance met Iranian officials for “messy” talks on a peace...
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
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The talks began with U.S., Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani representatives present, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hor...
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war have had a tense start in Switzerland
JD Vance arrived in Switzerland with his pregnant wife Usha Vance on Sunday and was also accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for Sunday's talks.
Footage showed Araqchi walking into the room where Vance, the US delegation, and mediators were, in front of the cameras, and then leaving after embracing Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz S...
At the Lake Lucerne summit, U.S. and Iranian officials are trying to keep a shaky peace effort alive after renewed violence and confusion over Hormuz. Former Ambassador Ryan Crocker talks a...
U.S. and Iranian negotiators held marathon talks in Switzerland into Sunday night as they worked to launch a 60-day effort toward a new nuclear agreement. Why it matters: The nearly nonstop...
The Trump admin denied social media claims that JD Vance was snubbed by Qatari leaders during the big peace deal summit, in response to a viral X video The post Trump Admin Denies JD Vance...
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Looks like those "peace talks" are going about as well as expected. Trump ran to one of his favorite reporters on Fox again with more threats against Iran: Donald Trump told Fox News on Sun...
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Dona...
Negotiators have 60 days to work out details of a framework agreement as tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz test the deal.
Negotiators have 60 days to work out details of a framework agreement as tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz test the deal.
Negotiators have 60 days to work out details of a framework agreement as tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz test the deal.
Negotiators have 60 days to work out details of a framework agreement as tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz test the deal.
Negotiators have 60 days to work out details of a framework agreement as tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz test the deal.
Negotiators have 60 days to work out details of a framework agreement as tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz test the deal.
Iran says st round of talks paused not ended after Trump remarks spark walkout
This morning, Vice President JD Vance touched down in Switzerland for the first round of talks with Iran. The stated goal: extending last week’s interim mediated ceasefire and the Memorandu...
Peace talks have kicked off in Switzerland as top United States and Iranian officials met in the Central European nation, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
Here's the latest on the Iran war on Sunday.
Jim Vondruska / REUTERS JD Vance’s push for diplomacy got off to an awkward start when he appeared to be snubbed by a fellow summit attendee in Switzerland. Vance, 41, was joined by Steve W...
Iran delegation 'remains engaged' in Switzerland talks, report says Iran is still engaged in talks with the United States in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar and aimed at ending...
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to formally launch negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
The U.S. and Iran began talks in Switzerland on a peace deal to settle The issue::: of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald...
The president said the officials "would not have a country" if they closed the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump threatened Sunday to resume bombing Iran unless Tehran reins in Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, even as Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Switzerland to lead high-stakes n...
President Donald Trump posted a threatening message aimed at Iran, sparking concerns that the talks could get derailed at the slightest provocation as the Iranian side was already wary of t...
Iran’s delegation on Sunday walked out of the Swiss venue where it held talks with the United States towards permanently ending the Middle East war, after Donald Trump threatened to strike...
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