US-Iran talks: Hope and skepticism in the Swiss alps
Key takeaways
- An end to fighting and relief from a global energy crunch is a welcome development, but critics say the US may have rushed into a bad deal.
- Over the decades this mountain hideaway has welcomed rockstars, world leaders, and even been the site of past peace deal signings.
- Despite Trump's announcement that the US and Iran had reached a "peace agreement," no details were released.
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An end to fighting and relief from a global energy crunch is a welcome development, but critics say the US may have rushed into a bad deal. US-Iran talks in Switzerland will reveal more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Fe6YThe Swiss resort of Bürgenstock has played host to high-level diplomacy in the past Image: Fabrice Coffrini/AFPAdvertisement It's not the first time the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock is playing host to history-makers. Over the decades this mountain hideaway has welcomed rockstars, world leaders, and even been the site of past peace deal signings.
Delegations from the US and Iran are due to meet there on Friday, capping off a rollercoaster week of diplomacy that began with a social media post Sunday evening from US President Donald Trump telling the "ships of the world" to "start your engines."