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According to Iranian media, on Sunday night, an Iranian delegation flew to Zurich (Switzerland) for negotiations with the United States.
Source: CNN with reference to Iranian mass media
Details: It is planned that the negotiations will be held in the Swiss mountain resort of Bürgenstock.
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The delegation is headed by Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Prehistory:
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In the evening of June 15, US President Donald Trump announced the conclusion of a peace agreement with Iran. The document obliges Tehran to completely unblock the Strait of Hormuz for the passage of commercial ships. For its part, the United States should lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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At first it was expected that it was official signing ceremony the memorandum with the participation of the parties will be held in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.
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June 18 United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on ending the war, and this document has already entered into force.
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At the same time, the American president once again threatened to resume attacks if Iran does not fulfill its obligations.
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The framework agreement that the US and Iran have to be finalized after the signing of the memorandum of understanding, provides for the creation of a fund of investment in the Iranian economy for 300 billion dollars.
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The US planned to allow to immediately begin selling oil and fuel to Iran as part of an agreement to end the war.
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The military leadership of Iran announced on June 20 another closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the alleged violation of the agreement on the part of the United States.
