US-Iran talks still expected tomorrow in Switzerland, but could yet ‘fall apart,’ source says

The meeting between US and Iranian negotiators scheduled for tomorrow at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland for initial talks on Iran’s nuclear program and other outstanding disputes is still expected to take place, though there remains a chance it could fall apart, a diplomatic source familiar with the planning tells The Times of Israel.

“It looks like talks should start tomorrow. There is a strong US presence on the ground [in Switzerland]. But things are very unclear. All of this could again fall apart,” the source says.

Switzerland would be responsible for logistics and security of the meeting, but is not leading the planning and coordination, the source adds, noting that the Burgenstock resort is owned by Qatar, a mediator in the talks.

The source could not provide further details on the agenda.

The memorandum of understanding signed by Tehran and Washington yesterday already appears under strain, as Iran continues to warn that a continued IDF presence in southern Lebanon would mean the “annulment” of the deal, while Israel has doubled down on its vow to keep troops in Lebanon amid its conflict with Hezbollah.

The sides originally planned to hold a signing ceremony for the deal on Friday, but ended up signing it electronically yesterday in order to begin its implementation sooner. It remains unclear if a physical signing ceremony will still occur.