US, Iranian and Pakistani delegations converge in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for technical-level talks with Iran, Reuters reported, marking the next phase of negotiations to implement the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.

Before departing, Vance said he hoped the discussions would produce progress on Iran's nuclear programme and efforts to strengthen the ceasefire in Lebanon, adding that "Israel and Lebanon want security".

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir are also travelling to Switzerland, while Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and a delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have already arrived.

The talks are expected to focus on implementing the agreement and addressing outstanding issues, including nuclear matters, sanctions and regional security.