21.06.2026 14:30
Delegations from the USA, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan have begun critical talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. It was learned that the discussions cover topics such as the ceasefire in Lebanon, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's frozen assets abroad, and the lifting of sanctions. US Vice President JD Vance stated, "The talks here are historic. We are working for regional peace. We will work on Lebanon."
Delegations from the US, Iran, and Qatar met in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. In talks that could determine the future of the fragile ceasefire agreement reached after months of conflict, regional security, energy, and economic sanctions are being discussed.
The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, while the Iranian side is headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Representatives from Qatar and Pakistan are also participating in the talks as mediators.
LEBANON AND THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ ON THE AGENDA
Before the meeting, the Iranian administration announced that the agreement with the US could not be implemented if Israel's operations in Lebanon continue. Iranian officials stated that they would bring ceasefire violations to the table as one of the most important agenda items.
Washington stated that the talks were initially planned around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the easing of sanctions on Iranian oil, and the release of frozen Iranian assets. However, due to the renewed tensions in Lebanon, the ceasefire issue has also been added to the priority topics.
In a statement before the talks, JD Vance said, "We hope to make progress on the nuclear issue and the ceasefire in Lebanon. Those are the two main things we are focused on right now."
IRAN'S MOVE ON THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
It was notable that the Tehran administration decided to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed before the talks. Iran argued that the US has not exerted enough pressure on Israel and that conflicts in Lebanon continue, thus postponing the reopening of the strait.
While the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of global oil trade passes, raises concerns in international energy markets, US President Donald Trump had previously warned that the global economy could face serious risks if the strait is not opened.
NEGOTIATION DEBATE IN TEHRAN
As talks continue in Switzerland, there are heated debates in Iran regarding the negotiations. Conservative circles are reacting to the talks, arguing that the US has not kept its promises, while President Masoud Pezeshkian contends that the agreement will yield results in Iran's favor.
Pezeshkian stated that the US's main demand is for Iran not to acquire nuclear weapons, saying, "We have repeatedly said that we do not want nuclear weapons. The US wanted us to put this in writing, and we signed it."
TALKS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL NIGHT
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that separate contacts will be held with mediator countries in the morning, and a quadrilateral session involving the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan will be held in the afternoon.
The Iranian delegation reported that they plan for the talks to continue until late at night, and no additional negotiation day is foreseen at this stage.