Iran and USA negotiate in Switzerland

High-level talks between the United States and Iran commenced Sunday at the luxurious Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne, Switzerland. US Vice President J.D. Vance, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and the prime ministers of Qatar and Pakistan are participating in the discussions, which Vance hailed as a "historic meeting."

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We have made great progress in the past few hours. We now see a common future where everyone can work together to promote peace and prosperity.

Vance expressed optimism, stating, "We have made great progress in the past few hours. We now see a common future where everyone can work together to promote peace and prosperity." The negotiations aim to secure a final agreement, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program, the lifting of sanctions, and the release of Iranian assets held by the US.

This summit follows a preliminary agreement reached by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian in Versailles four days prior. Iranian President Pezeshkian indicated that Iran might provide written guarantees of its renunciation of nuclear weapons, noting that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had previously rejected such weapons on religious grounds. The Iranian leadership consistently asserts it does not seek nuclear arms.

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If necessary, we can state in writing that we do not intend to build a nuclear bomb.

Qatar, acting as a mediator, expressed hope for a "comprehensive and lasting agreement on all points within the framework agreement" reached by Washington and Tehran. Vice President Vance arrived in Switzerland earlier that day, anticipating several days of peace negotiations. However, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggested that discussions were scheduled only for Sunday, with no plans for extension.

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We hope that the meetings will lead to a comprehensive and lasting agreement on all points within the framework agreement.