Switzerland confirms U.S.-Iran Bürgenstock talks as 18-hour discussions yield document
Qatar and Pakistan said the United States and Iran agreed a 60-day roadmap and immediate technical talks in Switzerland, even as accounts of the June 21 session described disruption, a delegation exit and stalled direct talks.
U.S.-Iran talks at Bürgenstock, Switzerland produced an agreement document after 18 hours of discussions, according to Iran, while Qatar and Pakistan said the sides agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal and to start technical talks immediately. Reporting said the talks covered sanctions relief, uranium stockpiles, oil sales licenses or waivers, frozen Iranian assets, safe vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire issues, though accounts of the June 21 session remained mixed, with some describing an abrupt Iranian exit or refusal to resume direct talks after a pause.
- Islamabad memorandum of understanding: The June 18 framework under which the United States and Iran, with mediation involving Pakistan and Qatar, began follow-up talks and implementation discussions.
- oil sales licenses: Official approvals or waivers that would allow Iranian oil exports despite sanctions restrictions.
- Strait of Hormuz: A strategic shipping chokepoint for global energy flows that is closely watched during Middle East tensions.