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The conflict in Iran has sharply reduced visitor numbers from India and Southeast Asia at the Jungfraujoch, cutting Jungfrau Railways’ first-half revenue and profit. The story would assess the vulnerability of Swiss tourism to geopolitical shocks in key Asian markets.
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sanctions
The United States has sanctioned Switzerland-based Wellbred Trading as part of an expanded crackdown on an oil-trading network linked to Iranian businessman Hossein Shamkhani. The measures add a Swiss entity to a multinational group of companies targeted by Washington.
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Foreign Policy
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding, the US and Iran will convene at the Bürgenstock resort for detailed peace negotiations. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has affirmed Switzerland's central role in facilitating the upcoming discussions, which aim to resolve a conflict that has caused significant global economic disruption.
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International Relations
The United States has alleged that Swiss-based companies are part of a network managing a covert fleet of oil tankers and financing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, helping Tehran to circumvent Washington's sanctions.
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Diplomacy
Showcasing its unique international position, Switzerland has recently engaged with Iran on two fronts: a diplomatic discussion between foreign ministers amidst regional tensions, and a separate appeal by the ICRC President for adherence to humanitarian law.
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Geopolitics
The Swiss foreign ministry has confirmed that a small diplomatic team has resumed work at the embassy in Iran. This gradual reopening is a key step towards restoring full consular services and Switzerland's protecting power mandate for the US.
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Foreign Policy
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is having tangible effects on Switzerland, from the temporary closure of the Swiss embassy in Tehran and rising diesel prices to delays in the delivery of US-made Patriot air-defence systems.
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Foreign Policy
Indirect negotiations between Iranian and US envoys have commenced in Geneva, seen as a crucial last-chance effort to de-escalate tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program. The talks aim to find a diplomatic solution amid threats of potential US military strikes.
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diplomacy
Geneva solidifies its role as a key diplomatic hub by hosting critical talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman, alongside separate technical discussions between Iran and the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA.
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Foreign Policy
In response to the 'brutal' repression of protests in Iran, Switzerland has halted the expulsion of Iranian citizens, including rejected asylum-seekers. The move coincides with a call from the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council for an urgent investigation into the crackdown.
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Iran
In response to the ongoing violent repression of protests in Iran, the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) has frozen the expulsion of Iranian nationals, including rejected asylum-seekers, granting them provisional admission.
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foreign policy
The Swiss foreign ministry took a firm stance by summoning the Iranian ambassador to protest violence against demonstrators, while Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, in his new role as OSCE chairman, pledged to strengthen the organization's efforts for peace in Ukraine.
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Protest
Tense scenes unfolded outside the Iranian embassy in Bern as police deployed tear gas during a protest against the Iranian regime. A separate, peaceful demonstration orchestrated by Free Iran Switzerland also took place in Zurich.
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diplomacy
Swiss ambassador summoned by Iran over Trump statements while maintaining crucial US interests protection role
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politics
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis engages in diplomatic efforts between US and Iran, leveraging Switzerland's protecting power mandate to facilitate crucial negotiations.
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