Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and US

Thursday, 18 June 2026 14:46

By Reuters

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds the memorandum of understanding between US and Israel after signing it as a peace mediator. AFP

Initial talks between the US and Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Friday, following the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington, the Swiss government said on Thursday.

In a statement, the Swiss foreign ministry said that as things stand, the plan is still for the US and Iran, and mediators Pakistan and Qatar, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement.

The ministry's statement removed an earlier reference to "other involved countries" being at the meeting.

It added that no further information is currently available regarding the schedule and details of this meeting.

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