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Switzerland has announced the postponement of talks that were scheduled to take place today between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountain resort, without setting a new date.Swiss Foreign Ministry spokesman Nicolas Bidault said that his country remains fully committed to its efforts to promote dialogue, emphasizing that Switzerland stands ready to facilitate any future meetings.The announcement came after US Vice President JD Vance delayed a planned visit to Switzerland today, as part of talks related to implementing the memorandum of understanding signed between Washington and Tehran.The United States and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding electronically on Wednesday, aiming to end the military escalation that began on February 28. Source link
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, in two separate phone calls, with his counterparts from Iran and Pakistan Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Ishaq Dar, discussed regional developments following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.In a statement released on Friday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that Abdelatty emphasized to his Iranian counterpart the crucial importance of this step in reducing tensions and preventing further escalation and instability in the region, hoping that the MoU would become a significant turning point in supporting security and stability in the region.For his part, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his country’s appreciation for the role Egypt played over the past months in helping to bring viewpoints closer and overcome challenges that hindered the negotiation process, thus contributing to creating the favorable conditions for reaching the MoU.In the other call, the Egyptian Foreign Minister and his Pakistani counterpart stressed the significance of continued coordination and consultation in the coming period to ensure the implementation of the MoU and to reach a final and sustainable agreement that takes into account the interests and concerns of all parties and strengthens diplomatic solutions, thereby achieving security and stability in the region. Source link
The Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Palestine Nestor Owomuhangi warned of the continued deterioration in the situation of women and girls in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. He stressed that the humanitarian crisis, movement restrictions, escalating violence, and funding shortages are having a serious impact on women’s physical and mental health.In a press statement, Owomuhangi said that the situation in Gaza remains dire, despite a slight improvement compared to the most difficult periods during the war. He added that in the West Bank, access to health services is facing increasing challenges due to checkpoints and escalating settler violence.He noted that UNFPA continues to support reproductive health services and protection programs for women, but is facing a substantial funding shortfall that threatens the continuity of these services. Source link
The G7 welcomed the announcement of an agreement between the United States and Iran.In a statement issued at the conclusion of its summit in France, the group said it welcomed the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran, with the support of mediating countries, considering it an important opportunity to enhance security and stability in the Middle East, and affirming its readiness to contribute to its implementation.The G7 leaders also expressed support for reaching a comprehensive diplomatic agreement following the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, with the aim of promoting peace and security across the region.The G7 further welcomed the “independent multinational defensive initiative” led by France and the United Kingdom to facilitate the resumption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, considering it capable of playing an important role in safeguarding commercial vessels, reassuring shipping companies, and supporting efforts to verify the removal of all mines from the strategic waterway. Source link
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that some displaced families in Lebanon have begun cautiously returning to their homes following the announcement of the agreement between the United States and Iran.In a statement, OCHA said that approximately 2,700 people in South Lebanon left collective shelters on Monday, noting that it remains unclear whether these movements represent a temporary return to assess homes and property or a permanent return.The statement added that the number of displaced people residing in collective shelters has decreased by about 10,000 over the past four days, from approximately 134,000 on Friday to about 124,000 as of Tuesday evening.The office noted that although the intensity of violence has declined since Sunday, reports of incidents in southern Lebanon continue to emerge, directly affecting residents' ability to inspect their homes and move freely. It added that the presence of unexploded ordnance remains a major concern. In this regard, the office renewed its call for the protection of civilians and for ensuring a safe, voluntary and informed return, supported by the provision of sustained humanitarian assistance. Source link
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