US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap to final deal; communication line to be set up to avoid Hormuz incidents: Mediators

Published 22 June 2026 · india

The opening round of negotiations between senior US and Iranian representatives in Switzerland concluded on Monday, mediators said. The talks began amid heightened tensions after

The opening round of negotiations between senior US and Iranian representatives in Switzerland concluded on Monday, mediators said. The talks began amid heightened tensions after Tehran announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump repeated warnings of possible military action against Iran. In a joint statement, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said both sides had agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within 60 days. The statement, issued by Qatar’s foreign ministry, added that technical discussions will continue throughout the week at the Swiss resort of Buergenstock. According to the mediators, the two parties also agreed on a mechanism to halt the fighting in Lebanon and establish a direct communication channel to help ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

What did the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement say? “The High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks. In addition, a communication line between the parties has been formed for the period mentioned in paragraph 5 of the MoU to avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz,” the statement read. Also Read | Trump Moves Jets Out Of Israel After Clash Between Vance And Israeli Ministers “Moreover, the parties agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon as per the MoU.

Technical talks will continue for the remainder of the week at the Burgenstock resort on all issues,” the statement further said. Also Read | As war with US eases, Iran steps up hangings of dissidents It added, “The mediating parties will continue to do their utmost to ensure that the negotiations continue to be conducted in a constructive atmosphere with the aim of reaching a final deal.” Switzerland meeting US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials held talks on Sunday under a memorandum of understanding reached last week, aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire established in April for at least 60 more days. The negotiations stretched into the early hours of Monday in Switzerland. In a social media post, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had secured exemptions for oil and petrochemical exports, access to a portion of its frozen assets, and the initiation of a reconstruction and development programme for the country.