Iranian Negotiators Depart for Switzerland to Discuss Agreement with US

An Iranian negotiating team has departed Iran for Switzerland to discuss the implementation of its agreement with the United States to stop the war in the Middle East. The official IRNA news agency reported the delegation’s departure, according to AFP on Sunday (21/6/2026). Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said they would “follow up and demand the implementation of the other party’s commitments” under the agreement. “The other party must take the necessary steps as soon as possible. Otherwise, the entire agreement will be in trouble,” Baqaei said. Iran insists that the agreement signed with the United States must include a cessation of fighting in Lebanon, where Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah clashed again on Saturday. The Iranian military subsequently said it would close the Strait of Hormuz again following the Israeli attacks. Iranian state television said the delegation heading to Switzerland includes chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, among others.