Swiss US-Iran deal venue a playground of world leaders, movie stars

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The US-Iran memorandum of understanding signing is set to take place at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland, which serves as a secure and scenic venue accustomed to hosting world leaders and peace talks. The location was proposed by Washington, Tehran, and their mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne provides the dramatic setting for Friday's planned signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of war. The luxurious hotel complex -- hard to access and therefore easy to seal off -- was proposed by Washington and Tehran as well as their Pakistani and Qatari mediators, Switzerland said Tuesday. The tranquil and picturesque location, with water on three sides, is well-accustomed to hosting world leaders, movie icons and peace talks.