Iran state media says nuclear programme not discussed in US talks

Iranian state television reported on Sunday that US-Iran talks in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, had been paused, adding that Tehran's nuclear programme had not been discussed.

"No negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear programme took place during the 80-minute first round of talks," the broadcaster said, adding that discussions focused on implementing the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, as well as the situation in Lebanon.