Mourners attend the funeral of four women who were killed the previous day following Israeli bombardment on the village of Qannarit in southern Lebanon on June 21, 2026 [AFP]Published On 22 Jun 202622 Jun 2026The first round of talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland has concluded, with mediators saying “encouraging progress” has been made, “including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks”.
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar say the parties have agreed to establish a high-level committee to oversee the process. Chief negotiators will report to it and lead working groups on nuclear issues, sanctions and dispute resolution.
Technical negotiations, however, will continue this week as the two sides aim to discuss a host of issues, including Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
