Steve Witkoff heads to Switzerland amid impending US–Iran talks

Senior U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to travel to Switzerland for a possible new round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme, according to sources cited by Axios correspondent Barak Ravid.

A U.S. official told Axios that White House envoy Steve Witkoff is en route to Switzerland, where preliminary talks on a potential nuclear agreement with Iran are expected to take place. The report also said that Jared Kushner is already in the country, Caliber.Az reports.

🇮🇷🇺🇸Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is planning to travel to Switzerland on Saturday, according to a source with knowledge. The source said this could still change
🇮🇷🇺🇸According to a source from one of the mediating countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told… https://t.co/m7DKFV7It4

— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) June 20, 2026

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is planning to travel to Switzerland on June 20, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source noted, however, that the travel plans could still change.

According to a source from one of the countries mediating between Washington and Tehran, Araghchi told several foreign counterparts on June 19 that maintaining the ceasefire in Lebanon is a critical issue for Iran and could determine the success or failure of any negotiations with the United States.

A second source from a mediating country said Iranian officials have emphasised that they want to see the ceasefire firmly established before proceeding with talks in Switzerland.

By Sabina Mammadli