No Handshake With Washington: Why Iran Pulled Out Of Deal Signing Ceremony In Switzerland | News18

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Iran pulled out of a proposed public ceremony in Switzerland to mark the US-Iran peace agreement after hardliners warned that sharing a stage with American officials could provoke severe domestic backlash, a key source close to a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander has told CNN-News18.The ceremony, scheduled to be held in Bürgenstock on Friday, June 19, was expected to bring Iranian and US representatives together publicly after the two sides concluded a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the conflict. n18oc_world n18oc_breaking-news

Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 11:59 IST