Iran to press US on war deal commitments in Switzerland

Swiss talks to test US commitments

Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that a delegation will travel to Switzerland to demand the implementation of US commitments under a ceasefire understanding, warning that Washington's failure to act could jeopardize the agreement. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed the upcoming trip, stating the team would press American officials to clarify how they intend to fulfill their obligations. "In Switzerland, we are set to press for the implementation of the other side's commitments and determine how they intend to fulfill their obligations," Baghaei said, according to the Fars news agency.

The Iranian official stressed that partial compliance would not suffice, linking Washington's actions directly to the survival of the understanding. "If part of the other side's commitments is not implemented, the entire understanding will face difficulties," Baghaei said, adding that Washington must take the necessary measures "as soon as possible or risk jeopardizing the agreement."

Reciprocal obligations

Baghaei emphasized that Tehran views the arrangement as strictly reciprocal, noting: "We did not sign the commitment for it not to be implemented; our approach is commitment for commitment." He warned that Iran would respond "with the necessary measures" if the "other side refuses to fulfill its commitments," though he did not specify what form such retaliation might take.

The delegation's arrival in Geneva comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war that began on February 28, when US and Israeli forces launched military action against Iran. Previous rounds of talks have stalled over disagreements regarding the sequencing of sanctions relief and military withdrawals, according to diplomats familiar with the negotiations.