The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap to a peace deal, with Lebanon reporting the first prolonged calm
Kyiv • UNN
The US and Iran, during negotiations in Switzerland, agreed on a roadmap for a peace deal. The US eased sanctions for 60 days, and a lull was recorded in Lebanon.
The United States and Iran, following negotiations in Switzerland, have agreed on a roadmap to conclude a permanent peace agreement within the next 60 days. One of the first steps was a temporary easing of American sanctions against Tehran, and in Lebanon, following new agreements, parties report a significant reduction in the intensity of hostilities, Reuters reports, writes UNN.
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Negotiations between the American and Iranian delegations took place at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock with the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan. The parties agreed to continue technical consultations and attempt to reach a full-fledged agreement within two months.
As part of the agreements, the U.S. Department of the Treasury introduced a 60-day easing of sanctions, allowing Iran to export oil and receive payments for supplies. The parties also agreed on mechanisms for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation in Lebanon.
The parties assess the results of the negotiations differently
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the negotiations created a foundation for a future agreement.
We have laid a very good foundation for a successful final agreement
According to him, the parties also discussed issues of nuclear control and the management of frozen Iranian assets.
At the same time, Tehran stated that it had not taken on new commitments regarding the nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that the issue of the nuclear program was not a subject of agreement during the negotiations.
Against the backdrop of the negotiations, Lebanon reports the first sustained calm in a long time. According to local officials, intense hostilities ceased on Saturday evening, and Israel has already begun to lift some restrictions in border areas.