RismadarVoice Reporters, June 22, 2026
The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at securing a comprehensive agreement to end ongoing hostilities within 60 days, following high-level negotiations held in Switzerland.
Speaking after the talks on Monday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance described the discussions as productive, saying both sides had made significant progress toward a potential settlement.
“We laid a very good foundation for a successful final agreement,” Vance told reporters before departing Switzerland. “While the final deal has not yet been reached, the groundwork has been established for further progress.”
The negotiations, which lasted nearly 18 hours, were mediated by Qatar and Pakistan and brought together senior representatives from Washington and Tehran. Despite initial tensions and public exchanges between both sides, the talks concluded with a joint statement describing the discussions as constructive.
One of the major outcomes was Iran’s reported agreement to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to return to the country, a move viewed as an important step toward addressing concerns over its nuclear programme.
The parties also agreed to establish a High-Level Committee that will oversee political and technical negotiations aimed at resolving key issues, including nuclear activities, sanctions relief, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
According to mediators, additional communication channels will be created to reduce misunderstandings and maintain stability in strategic areas, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. Discussions also touched on efforts to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon.
Vance acknowledged that the talks were at one point threatened by disagreements following remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump. However, he said both delegations ultimately remained engaged and focused on reaching common ground.
Iran’s delegation, led by senior government officials, departed Switzerland after the talks, while technical teams remained behind to continue discussions on unresolved matters.
The Swiss government welcomed the progress achieved, describing the establishment of the new committee as a positive development that could help guide future negotiations.
Iranian officials also expressed cautious optimism about the outcome, noting progress on issues relating to oil exports, frozen assets, and post-conflict reconstruction plans.
Financial markets responded positively to the developments, with global oil prices declining amid hopes that easing tensions could reduce risks to energy supplies.
Despite the breakthrough, significant challenges remain. Both sides must still bridge differences on several sensitive issues before a final agreement can be reached within the proposed timeline.
