Araghchi Reveals Progress in US-Iran Talks: Lebanon War Ends, Iranian Assets Released

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Monday (June 22, 2026) that negotiations with the United States in Switzerland have shown significant progress, potentially ending the conflict in Lebanon and easing economic pressure on Iran.

Araghchi announced on the platform X that "relentless mediation from Pakistan and Qatar has yielded great progress in ending the Lebanon War. Restrictions on oil and petrochemical exports have been lifted, the blockade has ended, some frozen assets have been released, and major reconstruction and development programs have been launched for Iran."

This development follows announcements by Qatar and Pakistan regarding important diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran after the first round of high-level talks in Switzerland. The mediating nations stated that the parties agreed to establish a joint coordination mechanism involving the Republic of Lebanon to ensure compliance with a ceasefire in Lebanon, as outlined in a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Araghchi referred to this mechanism as the "first real test." In a separate statement, he framed these diplomatic advancements as part of a broader national struggle. "From the football field [World Cup], to the negotiation table, to the battlefield, every step we take as the Iranian nation is part of a larger struggle to defend the honor and dignity of our people," he said.