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Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said mediators from Qatar and Pakistan will issue a text outlining general points.

CNN reported on the 21st that U.S.-Iran talks are continuing in Switzerland and the U.S. delegation expects to work through the night. A senior U.S. diplomat said Iranian negotiators remain on site and U.S. negotiators, including Vice President Vance, have continued meetings with Iranian counterparts. Earlier the same day Iran paused negotiations to protest President Trump’s threatening remarks.