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Iran and the United States have agreed to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon to stop military operations

Updated - June 22, 2026 07:34 am IST

Secret Service police members walk down the stairs at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne on the day of talks between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the West Asiaconflict, near Stansstad, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

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Iran and the United States agreed on a roadmap towards reaching a final deal to end the war within 60 days, meditors Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday (June 22, 2026).

West Asia war updates on June 21, 2026

“The High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks,” the joint statement read.

Iran and the United States have agreed to set up a “de-confliction cell” with Lebanon to stop military operations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday (June 22, 2026).

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June 22, 2026 07:19

Iran-U.S. technical talks to continue for rest of the week at Burgenstock: mediators

Technical talks between Iran and the United States will continue this week in Switzerland, following the conclusion of first-round negotiations to end the West Asia conflict, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said on Monday (June 22, 2026).

“Technical talks will continue for the remainder of the week at the Burgenstock resort on all issues,” Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement. -- AFP

June 22, 2026 07:14

High-level Iran-U.S. negotiations over, says mediators

Mediators say high-level Iran-US negotiations over in Switzerland; technical talks to go on to reach final Iran war deal. -- AP

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June 22, 2026 07:11

Pakistani, Qatari mediation delivered major progress to end Lebanon war, says Araghchi

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday (June 22, 2026) there was “major progress” in talks with the United States.

“Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,” Mr. Araghchi posted on X.

“Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran.” -- AFP

June 22, 2026 07:00

Trump threats shake up U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland; negotiators expect to work through night

U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday (June 21, 2026) even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war.

The U.S. team is led by Vice President J.D. Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators.

Trump threats shake up U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland; negotiators expect to work through night

Trump's threats disrupt U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland as talks focus on nuclear issues and regional conflicts.

June 22, 2026 06:57

Iran, U.S. to set up 'de-confliction cell' with Lebanon to stop military operations

Iran and the United States have agreed to set up a “de-confliction cell” with Lebanon to stop military operations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday (June 22, 2026).

“The parties agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon,” the joint statement read. -- AFP

June 22, 2026 06:56

Iran, U.S. agree roadmap to final deal within 60 days: Qatar, Pakistan mediators

Iran and the United States agreed on a roadmap towards reaching a final deal to end the war within 60 days, meditors Pakistan and Qatar said in a joint statement on Monday (June 22, 2026>.

“The High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks,” the joint statement read. -- AFP

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