Iran and the United States concluded the first round of negotiations in Switzerland with an agreement to pursue a final settlement within 60 days, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as a major step forward and credited Pakistani and Qatari mediation efforts, AFP reported.
According to the joint statement, Washington and Tehran also agreed to establish a Lebanon "de-confliction cell" involving Lebanese authorities to help enforce the cessation of military operations in the country. Araghchi said the mechanism would serve as an early test of the broader agreement.
The talks also produced a communication channel aimed at preventing incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and supporting safe commercial shipping during the 60-day negotiation period.
Araghchi further stated that sanctions relief, resumed oil exports, access to some frozen assets and reconstruction initiatives for Iran were discussed, although details were not fully outlined in the mediators’ statement.
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The first round of US-Iran talks has ended with both sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal to be reached ‘within 60 days’. Iran said the negotiations resulted in waivers for oil exports and the release of some frozen assets. pic.twitter.com/6wtKLGKkpe
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