Middle East live: US, Iranian negotiators enter second day of talks after ‘encouraging’ start
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- Issued on: 22/06/2026 - 07:20Modified: 22/06/2026 - 07:35
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- Here's a summary of some of the main points from the joint Qatar-Pakistan statement released Monday at the conclusion of the first round of US-Iran talks:
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Issued on: 22/06/2026 - 07:20Modified: 22/06/2026 - 07:35
By: FRANCE 24 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for talks in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland on June 21, 2026. © Fabrice Coffrini, AP Iran and the US agreed on Monday to set up communication lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after a first day of "encouraging" talks in Switzerland towards ending the war in the Middle East. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
Here's a summary of some of the main points from the joint Qatar-Pakistan statement released Monday at the conclusion of the first round of US-Iran talks: