Iran, US deal possible in Geneva tomorrow as Pakistan’s diplomacy bears fruit
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ISLAMABAD – A delegation from Pakistan is likely to travel to Switzerland as the US and Iran may sign a peace deal in Geneva tomorrow (Sunday), sources told Pakistan Observer. Reports said preparations are being made for the Pakistani delegation, who would travel to the European country, as the South Asian country played a lead role in efforts to end the months long Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday, spoke with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis. Welcoming the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran, they expressed hope that ongoing efforts would soon contribute to peace and stability in the region, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact, said Foreign Office in a statement on Saturday. Earlier, Switzerland offered to host the possible signing of the US-Iran peace agreement, the Swiss foreign ministry tells international media. “Switzerland is fully engaged. We are in close contact with the United States and Iran,” the ministry said in a brief message sent to AFP. Araghchi on US-Iran Peace Deal Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) has not yet been signed and remains subject to changes. Speaking to Iranian media, he stated that the document is expected to contain 14 points and that its full details will be made public once it is finalized. Araghchi said that nuclear-related issues have been postponed to later stages of the process. He added that certain nuclear demands from the United States are not acceptable to Iran at the current stage. The foreign minister also emphasized Iran’s continued support for Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying Tehran would not leave the group isolated. He added that any future agreement would include provisions aimed at ending conflict on all fronts, including Lebanon. Araghchi described Iran as having