The United States and Iran concluded high-level negotiations in Switzerland on Monday, agreeing a 60-day roadmap toward a final settlement and establishing a joint committee to oversee implementation. The breakthrough came after 18 hours of talks at the Bürgenstock resort outside Lucerne, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, and follows the June 18 memorandum that had sought to end fighting in Lebanon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a joint statement issued early Monday, the delegations said they had “agreed on a roadmap for reaching a final nuclear deal within 60 days” and created a high-level committee to manage the process. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan hailed “encouraging progress” and confirmed that both sides had set up a dedicated communications channel to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and prevent further escalation in Lebanon. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis welcomed the “constructive” outcome, noting that the parties had established a high-level committee and agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a final settlement .

The talks were marked by sharp exchanges and near-collapse after President Donald Trump threatened renewed strikes and warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian negotiators temporarily walked out in protest, but returned after mediators intervened. US Vice President J.D. Vance, leading the American delegation, told reporters that Washington and Tehran could “turn over a new leaf,” while Iranian Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the Iranian side as “very straight and committed to promoting peace” .

Technical teams from both countries will remain in Switzerland for the rest of the week to finalize details, including a draft agreement on temporary sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports. However, broader provisions of the US-Iran memorandum will not take effect until a final settlement ends the war in Lebanon, where fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite a fragile truce. Experts warn that unresolved questions over Lebanon could still derail efforts to secure a lasting agreement .

The marathon session underscored both the fragility and the potential of the diplomatic process. While US intelligence remains skeptical that Iran will make the nuclear concessions required for a full deal, the fact that both sides engaged in sustained negotiations—despite Trump’s threats and Iran’s brief withdrawal—signals a willingness to pursue a negotiated end to the conflict. The next 60 days will determine whether the roadmap can translate into a durable peace or remain a fragile framework in a region still simmering with tension.

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The statement came after the U.S., Iran and the two mediating countries concluded talks in Switzerland, which marked the first high-level meeting between Washington and Tehran since the start of the war in late February.

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US-Iran talks off to strained, asymetric start as Tehran hails success The first round of talks between the US and Iran has concluded in Switzerland. Iran has tied success in the talks to the end of the fighting in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump has repeated his threats to resume attacks. FRANCE 24s Douglas Herbert tells us more about the ongoing negotiations.

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Switzerland welcomes constructive progress in Iran-US talks Switzerland has welcomed the "constructive progress made between the United States and Iran during talks held at Bürgenstock near Lucerne. The Alpine country called the establishment of a high-level committee to continue the negotiations a positive step. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Switzerland intends to continue supporting this process, Nicolas Bideau, a spokesperson for the Swiss foreign ministry, told news agency Keystone-SDA. Our aim is for our diplomacy to continue to contribute to de-escalation, stability and peace," Bideau said. Switzerland welcomed the roadmap for the continuation of talks over a 60-day period, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed last week by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Massoud Peseschkian. This creates the conditions for the immediate resumption of new talks, said Bideau. Switzerland has supported the talks between Washington and Tehran, which are being mediated by Qatar and ...

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US, Iran agree on roadmap towards final deal in Switzerland talks Technical talks to continue in the resort of Burgenstock after progress on issues of Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

US, Iran Agree On Roadmap Toward Reaching Final Deal, Mediators Say Pakistani and Qatari mediators said on June 22 that US-Iran negotiations have concluded, with the two warring sides agreeing on a framework toward reaching a final peace deal within 60 days, including the guarantee of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to fighting in Lebanon.

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