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Switzerland: The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has stressed the importance of diplomacy as US and Iranian delegations prepare for talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said, “At this critical moment, it is important to give diplomacy every opportunity to succeed,” in a statement on the social media platform X.
Grossi said he met Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Burgenstock to review developments on Iran and discuss the IAEA’s role in ongoing negotiations. He expressed appreciation for Switzerland’s support and commitment to multilateral diplomacy.
Earlier, Cassis also met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ahead of the planned US-Iran talks in Burgenstock. The engagements form part of broader diplomatic efforts involving multiple stakeholders.
The talks are expected to bring together US and Iranian representatives in an attempt to advance dialogue on regional and nuclear-related issues under international observation.
Diplomatic momentum has increased following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, paving the way for the latest round of negotiations.
Observers say the developments reflect renewed international focus on dialogue as the preferred path to address tensions.