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QATARI MEDIATORS HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT U.S. DELEGATION AND IRANIAN OFFICIALS HAVE BEGUN TALKS IN SWITZERLAND

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“VP VANCE IN SWITZERLAND FOR IRAN PEACE TALKS”

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“QATARI MEDIATORS HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT U.S. DELEGATION AND IRANIAN OFFICIALS HAVE BEGUN TALKS IN SWITZERLAND”

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Switzerland has represented U.S. interests in Iran since 1980!

After the 1979 hostage crisis severed U.S.-Iran diplomatic ties, Switzerland became the official 'protecting power' for American interests in Tehran — making it the natural host for sensitive negotiations like Vance's visit.

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This storyWho bears most responsibility for Iran's grip on Lebanon?

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This storyHow long has Switzerland acted as US diplomatic go-between with Iran?

  1. Since 1953
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  4. Since 1990
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Since 1980

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