By Darlington Onedibe
In Geneva, the Iranian delegation engaged in high-stakes talks with the United States has departed the Swiss venue to return to Tehran following 18 hours of “intensive” negotiations, state media reported on Monday. The sudden departure caps a grueling marathon session aimed at addressing long-standing diplomatic rifts.
While official statements regarding the specific outcomes of the talks remain sparse, state media emphasized the rigorous nature of the discussions. Negotiators spent 18 consecutive hours in closed-door discussions before the Iranian team made the decision to fly back to the capital. The Swiss-hosted venue has served as a critical neutral ground for both nations to navigate complex diplomatic and geopolitical friction points.
It remains unclear whether the return to Tehran signals a temporary recess for internal consultations or a significant pause in the diplomatic track. Officials from the United States and the host nation of Switzerland have not yet commented on the status of the framework or when discussions are expected to resume.
