The United States and Iran are to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU), ending weeks of war and starting 60 days of negotiations, in the Swiss city of Geneva on Friday.

The event will be hosted by Pakistan, which has played a key role in mediating between the two adversaries since the war began with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28.

Iran, US Due to Sign Peace Deal in Geneva on Friday, Iran: Lebanon Most Important Part of Deal

Violent clashes have erupted in Geneva, Switzerland, as tensions flared during a major demonstration. Protesters and security forces reportedly confronted each other in several parts of the city, leading to disruptions and heightened security measures.

Geneva Protests: Violent Clashes Explode In Geneva As Protests Turn Chaotic

Negotiators from Iran and the United States are due to hold a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland.
The discussions will take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East, with a number of countries warning their citizens to leave Iran due to the threat of possible US attacks.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of serious “consequences” if Tehran fails to strike a nuclear deal with Washington, as negotiators prepare for a new round of talks in Geneva. Trump said he will be involved “indirectly” in the negotiations and believes Iran is interested in an agreement but cautioned that failing to reach one could carry significant repercussions.


US Fighter Jets, Carriers Positioned for Possible Iran Strike 

As talks between Tehran and Washington are set to start in Geneva tomorrow, Iran is signalling openness to reaching a nuclear deal. However, it has also conducted major naval drills and, along with its regional allies, warned of devastating retaliation. The U.S., on the other hand, has also shown a willingness to pursue diplomacy while keeping its military options open. Is this the last chance for peace, or the final countdown to a regional war?


Khamenei Offers Peace Deal, While Iran Allies Threaten Hellfire

Reuters, citing a U.S. official and three informed sources, reported that the United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of nuclear negotiations on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland.

According to the report, the U.S. delegation is expected to include Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Representatives from Oman are also expected to attend as mediators.

Report: US Prepares For Weeks-Long Iran OPs

The United States and Ukraine have drafted a refined peace framework during their latest diplomatic talks in Geneva, marking a significant step forward in ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and move toward a long-term resolution. Officials from both sides described the discussions as constructive, focusing on key security guarantees, humanitarian measures, and pathways to future negotiations. The Geneva round marks one of the most detailed attempts yet to coordinate a joint peace approach amid continued global scrutiny of the conflict.

Geneva Talks: U.S. & Ukraine Draft Refined Peace Framework in Geneva Talks

India offers help to Switzerland on racism; rejects claims on minorities

Business & Economy: The timing is no coincidence. President Xi’s trip comes just days before a high-stakes, face-to-face dialogue between China and the US in Geneva, where top officials will sit down to negotiate over an escalating trade tariff dispute.

Xi-Putin cement strategic ties ahead of US-China high-stakes Geneva trade talks

Business & Economy: This meeting marks the first official dialogue since Donald Trump resumed his presidency, highlighting its significance for US-China relations and the global economy.

US-China trade talk: Will weekend Geneva meet tackle tariff deadlock?

Watches and Wonders Geneva: Striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Friday (Sep 13), shared his personal experience in connection with a hijacking incident of 1984, saying that he was a young officer in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and while serving, he found out that his father was on the hijacked plane.

'Father was on hijacked plane,' EAM Jaishankar recalls IC 814 controversy

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, blushed after Ambassador Jean-David Levitte praised him, saying, "You are a star in the world..." EAM Jaishankar was interacting with the Ambassador at the Geneva Centre for India's security policy on Thursday, where he earned praises from the envoy.

‘You’re a star in the world’: EAM Jaishankar blushes as diplomat praises him

India once again slammed Pakistan. At UNHRC, India slams Pakistan for raking up the Kashmir issue. First Secretary Anupama Singh says Pakistan has a 'stellar record as the world's biggest exporter of terrorism...'

India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UNHRC in Geneva

India said that the UN Human Rights body's 'concerns' about the country's Lok Sabha Elections 2024 later this summer were 'unwarranted'. India's response came during the general debate on the oral update by the UN Human Rights agency's High Commissioner Volker Türk.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: India dismisses UN agency's 'unwarranted' concerns

Pakistanis are against their own country and government. PoK Activists held massive protests against Pakistan. They raised slogans during the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

PoK activists shout 'Pakistan must leave PoK' in front of the UNHRC in Geneva

After ignoring the Ecowas deadline to reinstate the President, the Junta has now appointed the former finance minister as the new Prime Minister in Niger. What happens next? What implications will this have for the wider region? David Otto, director of Geneva Centre for Africa security and strategic studies, joins us to discuss.

Junta appoints new Prime Minister in Niger | WION Live Discussion

At an artificial intelligence summit in Geneva, nine advanced humanoid robots dismissed concerns of job theft or rebellion against humans, emphasising their desire to explore and contribute positively to the world.

Robots reassure: No job theft or rebellion on agenda, say humanoid robots at Geneva AI summit

Decades after inspiring a best-selling novel that brought readers into slums near Kolkata, 86-year-old ascetic Gaston Dayanand is still working for India's poorest.

Brother Gaston, inspiration for Dominique Lapierre's 'City of Joy', still working for India's poor

Watches and Wonders Geneva is the most prestigious event of the year for the horology industry and this year marks a historic change as it opens its doors to the public. From 27 to 31 March the show, whose exhibitors will include Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Tudor, will unveil the newest releases and innovations to press and buyers, followed by two days over the weekend that watch enthusiasts can buy tickets for.

Watches and Wonders 2023: Travel through time and watchkeeping

India on Sunday expressed New Delhi's displeasure over the "malicious anti-India" posters that were put up in front of the UN building in Geneva with the Swiss ambassador, a source told WION.

India: Swiss envoy called over ‘malicious anti-India’ posters in Geneva

Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's finance minister, stated on Wednesday that about 90% of the international community's promises for the flood-affected nation were project loans that will be disbursed over the following three years.

Pakistan minister reveals 90% pledges by int'l community at Geneva conference were project ‘loans’

Pakistan is hosting an international conference in Geneva with the help of the United Nations to generate international support for a $16 billion rebuilding effort in the country following last year's devastating floods.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan seeks global community's aid for rehabilitation of flood victims

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