Home / News / World News / Article /
US-Iran truce talks begin in Switzerland amid push for West Asia stability
Updated On: 22 June, 2026 09:19 AM IST | Switzerland | Agencies
These talks are being held under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) finalised on June 17 by US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian
US Vice President JD Vance (right) shakes hands with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex. PIC/AFP
US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner held a meeting with the Pakistani mediating team in Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort on Sunday ahead of negotiations with the Iranian delegation scheduled for later in the day.
These talks are being held under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) finalised on June 17 by US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian. Pakistan, acting as a guarantor, will participate as a mediator along with Qatar.
How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT