Pakistan, June 18 -- Before the draft article, it is important to note that the claims regarding an "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" and related US-Iran negotiations have not been independently verified.

Reports surrounding the latest round of US-Iran diplomatic engagement suggest that Switzerland's mountain resort of Burgenstock was proposed as a potential venue for high-level negotiations because of its security, privacy and experience in hosting sensitive international meetings.

According to reports citing a senior Iranian foreign ministry official, Geneva had initially been selected as the location for the next phase of talks. However, the venue was reportedly changed to Burgenstock just days before the planned meeting.

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