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US and Iran postpone then resume nuclear talks in Switzerland under 60-day MOU framework.

The US and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding on June 17, opening a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and regional issues. Technical talks scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland were postponed after Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip; negotiations resumed on June 21 with Vance and Iranian officials arriving in Switzerland. The talks proceed amid ongoing violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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CNN

Witkoff heading to Switzerland for Iran talks, US official says

diplomatic progress despite obstacles · neutral

Times of Israel

First round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce

Iran conditions talks on Lebanon ceasefire · negative

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South China Morning Post+31.4 h
Jerusalem Post+32.1 h

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The split, in one line

Outlets split on why talks stalled: some cite logistical issues and difficulty getting Iranians out, others point to Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Iran demanding a ceasefire first.

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THE LEFT4 outlets · mostly neutral

“Witkoff heading to Switzerland for Iran talks, US official says”

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“Report: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Heads to Switzerland for Potential Iran Nuclear Talks”

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“US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks” · Times of Israel, Deutsche Welle, BBC, Axios, South China Morning Post, Jerusalem Post, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, The Hill, Reuters

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