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US Vice President JD Vance (R) shakes hands with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026. (AFP

From Geneva to Islamabad: How Pakistan became the new capital for diplomacy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first foreign visit since the US-Iran war highlights Pakistan's growing diplomatic role after Islamabad hosted ceasefire talks, facilitated negotiations and helped establish a roadmap for further US-Iran discussions.

July 2, 2026

Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit

June 14, 2026

In this handout photo released by the Iran's Foreign Ministry on February 26, 2026, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) speaks with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi during their meeting in Geneva.

Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal

In a phone call with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Araghchi said that “success in this path requires seriousness and realism from the other side and avoidance of any miscalculation and excessive demands,” according to Iranian state media.

February 27, 2026

Iranian FM Araghchi in Geneva for second round of US talks

Tehran and Washington restarted negotiations this month after previous talks collapsed when Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran last June.

February 16, 2026