Iran-US peace talks show ‘encouraging progress,’ say mediators
US Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first round of negotiations. Mediators report "encouraging progress," including a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days. The parties agreed to create mechanisms for safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz and a plan to end military operations in Lebanon.
What changed
The first round of talks concluded with a 60-day roadmap and agreements on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
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US and Iran Agree on 60-Day Roadmap After Switzerland Talks
confidence 90%US Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first round of negotiations. Mediators report "encouraging progress," including a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days. The parties agreed to create mechanisms for safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz and a plan to end military operations in Lebanon.
What's confirmed:
- US Vice President JD Vance led negotiations with Iranian officials in Switzerland.
- Mediators described the first round of talks as showing "encouraging progress."
- The US and Iran agreed to a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal.
- Both nations agreed to establish mechanisms to ensure safe ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The parties agreed on a plan to end military operations in Lebanon.
Still unconfirmed:
- Iran paused talks following threats from President Trump.
- Iranian negotiators conditioned further talks on an end to the war in Lebanon.
- President Trump threatened a "guardian angel" toll in the Strait of Hormuz.