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U.S. and Iran negotiators agree on 60-day roadmap during Swiss talks
Negotiators reached a preliminary agreement on a timeline for a final deal. Technical teams continued working after Iranian threats to exit the talks. Inspectors are expected to return to Iranian nuclear sites.
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators agreed on a 60-day roadmap for a final peace deal during talks in Lucerne, Switzerland. The agreement came after Iranian negotiators threatened to walk out but continued discussions past 1 a.m. local time.
Negotiations continue despite public statements Vice President JD Vance said the Iranian side engaged in what he called "trash talk" on social media. He stated that U.S. officials responded to statements they viewed as inaccurate. Technical teams from both sides remained in Burgenstock to continue work.
The High Level Committee issued a joint statement Sunday evening confirming the roadmap. Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries helped facilitate the discussions. The statement said further technical talks would begin immediately.
Nuclear inspections and shipping routes Vance said Iranian officials agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to return. He described the move as the first step toward ending Iran's nuclear weapons program. Negotiators also discussed maintaining shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and procedures for handling ceasefire violations.
The talks occurred during an ongoing ceasefire that has lasted more than 70 days. Vance said the parties made progress on de-escalation measures if shooting incidents occur.
