Switzerland

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.

Iran calls on Swedish media not to trust Zionist claims again

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iran’s embassy in Sweden has issued a statement which says the Swedish media are expected not to trust anti-Iranian claims by the Zionist regime.

China will not attend Ukraine peace conference in Switzerland

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) –  China has confirmed that it will not participate in a peace conference on Ukraine to be hosted by Switzerland in mid-June.

Switzerland offers condolences to Iran over helicopter crash

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The Foreign Minister of Switzerland extended his condolences to the families of the victims and the Iranian citizens affected by president Raeisi's helicopter crash on Sunday.

Irish, Swiss students launch campaign in solidarity with Gaza

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Dublin's Trinity College students in Ireland and Lausanne University in Switzerland have joined US universities in solidarity with the encampments protesting against the Israeli war on Gaza.

3 killed in avalanche at popular Swiss ski resort: Police

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – An avalanche at the renowned Swiss ski resort of Zermatt on Monday killed three people and injured another, local police said.

Iran demands explanation from Switzerland on dead national

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Director General for Consular Affairs at the Iranian foreign ministry demanded an official explanation from the Swiss government regarding the killing of an Iranian citizen.

Iran favors negotiations on JCPOA revival: FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iran is committed to holding negotiations on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said.

Iran's Amir-Abdolahian arrives in Swiss city of Davos

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdolahian arrived in Switzerland to take part in the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.

Iranian, Swiss universities to boost scientific ties

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Payame Noor University of Iran and UMEF University of Switzerland have agreed to expand relations in different fields of education.

Two people killed in shooting in Swiss city of Sion

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Two people were killed and one wounded as a gunman opened fire at two locations in a southern Swiss town on Monday and then fled, police said.