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Iran Prioritises Ceasefire and Sanctions Relief in US Talks

Iran has outlined its negotiating priorities with the United States in Switzerland, emphasising the implementation of ceasefire provisions, sanctions relief on oil exports, and the release of frozen assets before moving to final agreement discussions.

By Indira Menon · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Iran and US Begin Fresh Negotiations in Switzerland Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan

Iran and the United States have commenced direct negotiations in Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators. The inaugural session concluded after roughly 80 minutes to allow delegations to confer internally on implementing a recent interim accord.

By Indira Menon · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read