Lucerne
Coverage of Lucerne in the Nexus archive.
- Greetings from sweltering Switzerland
Soccer fans in Lucerne, Switzerland, watched a World Cup match on jumbo TVs despite the sweltering heat. The air felt tropical during the event.
- Qatari PM says ‘work continues’ on US-Iran negotiations
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that diplomatic efforts for US-Iran negotiations remain active, citing ongoing work with mediators in Lucerne, Switzerland. He shared a photograph with US negotiators JD Vance and Jared Kushner, emphasizing Qatar's commitment to advancing the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.
- Trump threatens Iran over Hezbollah-Israel conflict as Vance meets delegations in Switzerland
Vice President JD Vance meets with officials from Pakistan, Qatar, and Iran in Lucerne, Switzerland as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz following Israel's strikes on Lebanon. President Donald Trump intends to reset relations with Tehran and has threatened to attack again if the Hezbollah-Israel conflict escalates.
- 60-day clock starts for negotiations with Iran over strait, nuclear future
The U.S. and Iran have initiated 60-day negotiations to end hostilities, with conditions including opening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting an oil blockade, and finalizing a nuclear deal. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an agreement to halt the war, which had caused significant casualties and economic disruption.