Switzerland Confirms Postponement of US–Iran Talks

The Swiss Foreign Ministry said it remained ready to facilitate these talks at a later date.

The Swiss Parliament Building in Bern, Switzerland, on Nov. 27, 2019. Denis Balibouse/Reuters

Talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland scheduled for June 19 have been postponed, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said.

“The planned talks between the US, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan have been postponed,” the ministry said in a June 19 statement. “Switzerland remains ready to facilitate these talks. The relevant preparatory work at Bürgenstock is continuing. No further information can be provided at present.”