{"id":22363,"date":"2026-06-22T14:52:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=22363"},"modified":"2026-06-22T14:52:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:52:22","slug":"first-round-of-iran-us-talks-concludes-under-pakistans-mediation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=22363","title":{"rendered":"First Round of Iran-US Talks Concludes Under Pakistan\u2019s Mediation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The first high-level round of talks between Iran and the United States, facilitated jointly by Pakistan and Qatar in Lucerne, Switzerland, has concluded with both sides agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within the next 60 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a joint statement issued by Pakistan and Qatar, officials said discussions held under the Islamabad Memorandum framework were conducted in a constructive and positive atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the parties agreed to establish a high-level committee to oversee the political direction of the negotiations and monitor future progress.<\/p>\n<p>Specialized working groups will also be formed to address issues related to the nuclear program, sanctions and dispute-resolution mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>The two sides further agreed to establish a direct communication mechanism aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and preventing misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks as a positive step and credited Pakistani and Qatari mediation efforts for helping move discussions forward.<\/p>\n<p>He noted progress on issues including sanctions relief, easing restrictions on oil and petrochemical exports and access to certain frozen assets.<\/p>\n<p>The statement also highlighted developments regarding Lebanon, where participants agreed to establish a joint coordination mechanism to support implementation of ceasefire-related arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Technical-level negotiations are expected to continue throughout the week, while Pakistan and Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful and diplomatic resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to return to Pakistan following the conclusion of the summit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first high-level round of talks between Iran and the United States, facilitated jointly by Pakistan and Qatar in Lucerne, Switzerland, has concluded with both sides agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement within the next 60 days. 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