22.06.2026 06:20
The first round of US-Iran talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan and held in Switzerland for approximately 18 hours, has concluded. During the talks, claims emerged that the Iranian delegation protested against threats in statements made by US President Donald Trump. The parties reached a consensus on a roadmap to achieve a final agreement within 60 days, making progress on critical issues including the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the ceasefire in Lebanon.
The first round of quadrilateral talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, has concluded.
Prior to the critical meeting, the Iranian delegation held a preliminary meeting with US representatives under Qatar's mediation. The discussions covered the status of the Strait of Hormuz, the ceasefire process in Lebanon, and Iran's frozen assets.
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the official start of the Lucerne Lake Summit, stating that high-level representatives from the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar were participating in the meetings.
Delegations led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf came together with the aim of achieving a permanent end to conflicts.
GHALIBAF'S STRONG MESSAGE TO THE US
Speaking during the talks, Iran's Parliament Speaker and Head of the Negotiating Delegation Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that they would not bow to US threats.
Ghalibaf said, "We do not take US threats seriously," while noting that the Iranian Armed Forces are ready to respond to any threat in various ways.
Some sources claimed that the Iranian delegation left the meeting area in protest of statements by US President Donald Trump. However, a diplomat speaking to Axios argued that the delegation did not leave the negotiation table and that talks continued.
IRAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: DELEGATION'S WORK COMPLETED
A Pakistani source close to the negotiation process stated that the talks have not yet fully concluded, but the parties have completed the first round after intensive discussions.
The source indicated that starting a second round on the same day was unlikely due to the talks lasting until late hours. No information was shared regarding a new date for the discussions.
Meanwhile, it was reported that Pakistani and Qatari officials are maintaining contact with Iranian representatives to resume negotiations.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced in a statement that the negotiation delegation had completed its work. The statement noted that technical-level talks would continue, and a text outlining the general framework would be published under the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan.
COMMUNICATION LINE TO BE ESTABLISHED FOR STRAIT OF HORMUZ
According to a statement by mediating countries Qatar and Pakistan, after approximately 18 hours of talks, the parties agreed on a roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days.
Additionally, it was decided to establish a conflict prevention mechanism jointly by Iran and the US to completely end attacks in Lebanon. It was stated that this structure would work in coordination with Lebanon and the mediating countries.
The parties also agreed to set up a direct communication line to ensure the security of commercial passages in the Strait of Hormuz. The line is aimed at preventing misunderstandings that may occur during transits.
Furthermore, a High-Level Committee was formed to provide political oversight to the process, while it was reported that technical committees would regularly report their work to this structure.
ARAKCHI: LEBANON WILL BE THE FIRST REAL TEST
After the talks, it was announced that the negotiation delegations would leave Switzerland, while technical teams would remain in the region to continue their work.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that progress had been made regarding Iran's frozen assets and oil sales in the negotiations, assessing that "Lebanon will be the first real test."