The first round of high-level talks between Iran and the United States concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, lasted around 18 hours and brought together representatives from Iran, the United States, and the two mediating countries.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the sides reached an agreement document, which Qatar and Pakistan are expected to publish. He described the talks as productive and said they focused on laying the groundwork for negotiations on a final agreement. Technical working groups will continue discussions on implementing the MoU, including issues related to Iranian oil export licenses, sanctions relief, and the unfreezing of Iranian assets.
The Lake Lucerne Summit was described by the mediators as positive and constructive. The parties agreed to establish a mechanism for continued technical negotiations and created a High-Level Committee that will provide political oversight of the mediation process. Chief negotiators will report regularly to the committee, while working groups will focus on nuclear issues, sanctions relief, monitoring, and dispute resolution to ensure implementation of the agreement.
The High-Level Committee approved a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days and agreed to immediately begin further technical talks. The parties also established a direct communication channel to reduce misunderstandings and help ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Baghaei said the negotiating team’s work has concluded and that Iran does not intend to continue talks in the current four-party format after the United States issued what Tehran described as a threatening statement during the session. However, he said Qatar and Pakistan will continue their mediation efforts.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “significant progress” had been made toward ending the conflict in Lebanon. According to Araghchi, some Iranian oil and petrochemical exports have received exemptions, certain blocked assets have been unfrozen, restrictions have been eased, and a major Iranian reconstruction and development program has been launched.
The parties also agreed to create a de-confliction mechanism involving Lebanon, facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan, to help maintain the cessation of military operations and prevent future escalation. Technical discussions are expected to continue throughout the week in Bürgenstock as negotiators work toward a broader and more comprehensive agreement.
Qatar and Pakistan welcomed the progress made so far and thanked both Iran and the United States for their commitment to diplomacy, saying they will continue working to help the parties reach a peaceful and lasting resolution.
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