Progress in talks for a ceasefire in Lebanon: US-Iran level talks in Switzerland
[94107] Progress in talks for a ceasefire in Lebanon: US-Iran level talks in Switzerland
An intense 18-hour round of talks in Switzerland yielded a certain breakthrough, with the announcement of the establishment of a de-confliction cell in Lebanon mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.
Progress in talks for a ceasefire in Lebanon: US-Iran level talks in Switzerland
After 18 hours of marathon discussions in Switzerland, international sources report significant progress in the contacts between the United States and Iran regarding the war in Lebanon. According to Channel 8200 News, which is identified with pro-Israeli security positions, the talks were conducted in a "positive and productive" atmosphere and laid the foundation for negotiations on a final agreement.
The immediate tangible achievement reported by ynet news is the decision to establish a "de-confliction cell" in Lebanon, with the participation of representatives from Iran, the United States, and Lebanon. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, defined the establishment of the cell as the "first real test" for the implementation of the agreements.
At the same time, Ziv Rubinstein - Until the war ends quotes the Iranian Foreign Minister, who claims that "the mediation of Pakistan and Qatar has brought about significant progress toward ending the Lebanon war." The mediators, Qatar and Pakistan, are expected to soon publish an official document summarizing the results of the round of talks.
In the international political arena, ynet news also reported a development on the American-Colombian level, according to which the right-wing figure De la Espriella claimed he received a blessing from President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, a move that highlights the growing involvement of the American administration in global power centers.