Axios says Araghchi plans trip to Switzerland for talks
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is planning to travel to Switzerland for upcoming diplomatic talks, although the trip remains subject to change, according to a report by Axios citing an informed source.
The report said Araghchi has informed several foreign counterparts that the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a critical priority for Tehran, adding that US envoy Steve Wittkopf will travel to Switzerland for a round of talks.
According to Axios, Iran is insisting on seeing the ceasefire take effect in practice before moving forward with the Switzerland visit.
The report said Tehran wants concrete evidence that hostilities in Lebanon have ended before proceeding with the next stage of diplomacy, underscoring the importance Iran attaches to regional de-escalation as negotiations continue.