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Iran and the United States to Hold Direct Talks in Switzerland on June 19

On June 19, 2026, the United States and Iran will meet in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with mediators Pakistan and Qatar. The discussions will focus on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and asset unfreezing. The event marks a direct dialogue between the two nations after years of diplomatic stalemate.

The United States and Iran have scheduled a direct meeting in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on June 19, 2026, with Pakistan and Qatar acting as mediators. The talks will address 'political aspects related to the nuclear program' of the Islamic Republic, as well as 'legal aspects' concerning the lifting of anti-Iran sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets. The meeting follows months of indirect communication and renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve longstanding tensions.

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StateTASSJun 18, 05:02 PM
Iran-US talks in Switzerland to be direct — media

According to the sources, the sides are expected to address "political aspects related to the nuclear program" of the Islamic Republic, as well as "legal aspects" concerning the lifting of anti-Iran sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets

StateTASSJun 18, 12:14 PM
Iran, US to hold talks on June 19 in Switzerland — news agency

The US and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries will meet at Burgenstock