Switzerland

Iran never seeks nuclear weapons: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – In a meeting with the new Swiss envoy to Tehran, President Pezeshkian once again reiterated that Iran always seeks stability, peace, and regional security, and based on its fundamental policies, it never seeks nuclear weapons.

Negotiations meaningless if snapback activated

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Tehran is ready to verify the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, but if the snapback mechanism is activated, holding talks on this issue would no longer make sense.

Larijani receives Swiss national security adviser for talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and Switzerland’s National Security Adviser have held a meeting to discuss key regional issues and the resolution of nuclear matters.

Swiss national security advisor meets with Iranian deputy FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Swiss National Security Adviser Gabriel Lüchinger met Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi and discussed various issues, including the catastrophic situation in Gaza.

Iran's parliament speaker in Geneva to attend conference

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is in Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament.

Iran, Switzerland FMs discuss Israel, US attack on Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Switzerland in a phone conversation discussed the recent Israeli and American aggression on Iran's soil.

Swiss embassy in Tehran reopens

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The government of Switzerland announced the reopening of its embassy in Tehran after a temporary closure in the wake of the Israeli regime’s war on Iran.

Iran summons Swiss amb. over US-cooardinated Israeli strikes

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Switzerland's Ambassdor in Tehran to protest the Israeli aggression on Iran.

Iran’s labor minister departs for Geneva for ILO Conference

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare Ahmad Meydari will depart for Geneva to attend the 113th session of the International Labor Organization (ILO)’s Conference.

Swiss FM expresses readiness to assist in Iran–US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis welcomed the progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States and expressed Switzerland’s readiness to assist the process.

Iran issues stern warning to US after Trump's threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Amid rising tensions in the region, Iran has officially warned the United States against any hostile acts by submitting a formal diplomatic note through the Swiss embassy, which represents US interests in Tehran.

Iran, E3 states hold nuclear talks in Geneva

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced the holding of expert-level nuclear discussions between Iran and three European countries in Geneva.

Geneva hosts roundtable on migrants rights

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – A Specialized roundtable was held on the Rights of Migrants and War-Affected Refugees Worldwide in Geneva.

Iran condemns cancellation of Geneva conference on Palestine

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, criticized Switzerland’s decision to cancel the Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestine.

Iran ready to resume talks with E3: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Voicing Iran’s readiness to proceed with negotiations with the European troika, Foreign Minister stressed that Tehran does not tolerate the language of threat and pressure and will defeat the US’ policy of maximum pressure.

Iran's judiciary:

Swiss national who died in jail took photos of military sites

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Judiciary says a Swiss national who committed suicide in an Iranian jail earlier this month had photographed military sites before being arrested on suspicion of espionage.

Iran’s Zarif meets Iraq’s president in Switzerland

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) –  Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs, has held talks with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in Switzerland on the sidelines of the Davos 2025 event.

Iran's VP Zarif departs for Switzerland

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for Switzerland on Monday morning.

Swiss spy commits suicide in Semnan prison

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The head of the Semnan Province's court announced that a Swiss national has committed suicide in Semnan Prison this morning.

Swiss parliament approves proposal to ban Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Switzerland's parliament approved a proposal to ban Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah.

Iran downs Switzerland in Canoe Polo Championship

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian women's team secured a 4-3 victory against Switzerland in the 2024 International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo World Championships.

Iran sent warning message to United States

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran sent a message of warning to the US through the Swiss embassy in Tehran on Tuesday night.

Iran fail to qualify for 2025 U19 Basketball World Cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran failed to advance to 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup following 87-61 loss against New Zealand on Saturday.

Iranian inventor wins gold at Switzerland Int'l competition

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Ali Ahmadabadi Asl Alamdari of Iran won gold at the 4th International Invention and Innovation Competition held in Switzerland from August 16 to 18.

Pres. Pezeshkian congratulates Switzerland on National Day

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated his Swiss counterpart on the country's National Day and expressed hope for the expansion of relations between the two countries in different fields.

Two dead, one missing after Swiss landslide, police say

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) –Two people died and a third person was missing on Sunday after violent thunderstorms caused a landslide in the southern Swiss canton of Ticino, police said.

Swiss summit calls for Ukraine peace talks with Russia

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Dozens of countries meeting for a landmark international summit on peace in Ukraine agreed Sunday that Kyiv should enter dialogue with Russia on ending the war, while strongly supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity.