US, Iran agree on ‘roadmap’ towards final deal in Switzerland talks
Summary
Officials from the United States and Iran met in Switzerland and agreed on a plan to work towards a final deal to end their ongoing conflict that has lasted over 100 days. They set up communication to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and agreed to prevent fighting in Lebanon.Key Facts
- The talks took place in Switzerland and were led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- Both sides agreed on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days, with ongoing technical talks planned.
- They created a communication channel to avoid incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil and gas shipments.
- A “deconfliction cell” was agreed on to prevent renewed fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed groups.
- The negotiations are part of a broader preliminary deal signed to end the war that began after attacks involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- Iran had previously blocked the Strait of Hormuz in response to military attacks by the US and Israel.
- The deal includes waiving sanctions on Iranian energy, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and plans for reconstruction and development in Iran.
- Pakistani and Qatari mediators helped facilitate the progress in talks.
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