Fresh US-Iran negotiations to begin after Friday deal signing
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has announced that fresh negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to begin following the signing of a memorandum of understanding scheduled for Friday in Geneva. According to Takht-Ravanchi, the Iranian delegation will be headed by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while the American side will be represented by JD Vance. He added that Switzerland will host the signing ceremony, although officials have yet to finalise the exact venue. Takht-Ravanchi said a new round of talks between both sides will commence immediately after the agreement is formally signed. Iran warns Israel strikes on Lebanon will breach US agreement