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Switzerland welcomes ‘constructive progress’ in Iran-US talks
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Jun 22, 2026
The Alpine country called the establishment of a high-level committee to continue the negotiations a “positive step”.
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Iran, US to pursue technical talks in Switzerland
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Jun 22, 2026
The United and Iran have ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland and plan technical talks at the working level this week, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said.
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Iran-US Bürgenstock summit officially underway
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Jun 21, 2026
Peace negotiations between the US and Iran at Bürgenstock officially get underway.
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War & peace
Swiss foreign minister meets Iranian counterpart
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Jun 21, 2026
Ignazio Cassis meets Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghtschi, ahead of Iran-US peace talks.
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JD Vance in Switzerland for Iran peace talks
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Jun 21, 2026
United States vice-president JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran.
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Swiss diplomacy
Swiss-hosted Middle East peace talks hang by thread
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Jun 20, 2026
US-Iran peace talks expected to start on Sunday, but Lebanon violence complicates situation.
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Geneva to host signing of Iran-US peace treaty
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Jun 15, 2026
US and Iran set to end hostilities by signing a peace treaty in the Swiss city of Geneva.
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Israel rally and counter-demonstration clash in Switzerland
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Jun 10, 2026
Police intervene after a scuffle between opposing rallies.
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Switzerland signs declaration supporting Gaza Strip
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Jun 9, 2026
In a joint declaration with 19 states, Switzerland has expressed its concern about the situation in the Gaza Strip.
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War threatens Swiss prosperity, warns top economist
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May 26, 2026
The war in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains and price trends, threatening prosperity in Switzerland, says Jan-Egbert Sturm.
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Gaza flotilla lawyer condemns Swiss inaction
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May 24, 2026
Lawyer representing Swiss members of Gaza flotilla slams foreign ministry inaction.
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