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JD Vance hails ‘good foundation’ for Iran deal after direct talks
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JD Vance hails ‘good foundation’ for Iran deal after direct talks

From Vanguard · () English

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  • U.S. President JD Vance stated that a "very good foundation" has been laid for negotiations toward a final deal with Iran after direct talks in Switzerland.
  • Iran has agreed to allow UN nuclear watchdog inspectors to return, a year after suspending cooperation.
  • The talks aimed to address long-standing issues, including Iran's nuclear program, with a 60-day period set for a long-term settlement.

U.S. President JD Vance declared Monday that direct talks in Switzerland have established a "very good foundation" for a potential final deal with Iran. The marathon session, held at a mountain-top resort, concluded with an agreement for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to return to Iran.

We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal.

— JD VanceU.S. President JD Vance spoke to reporters at Switzerland’s luxury Burgenstock resort after the direct talks with Iran.

This agreement marks a significant step, as Iran had suspended some cooperation and blocked inspectors from key nuclear sites a year prior. Vance described the return of inspectors as "a major milestone" and "the first step in permanently denuclearising" Iran. The negotiators are aiming to tackle complex issues, including Tehran's nuclear program, its enriched uranium stockpile, and its enrichment rights.

The final deal is the house… We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people.

— JD VanceU.S. President JD Vance described the progress made during the direct talks with Iran.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei offered a more reserved view, stating that "a very brief discussion took place regarding the nuclear issue, but there was no discussion of details" and that nuclear talks had not yet begun. However, Vance expressed optimism, comparing the foundational work to laying the groundwork for a house, stating, "We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people."

a very brief discussion took place regarding the nuclear issue, but there was no discussion of details

— Esmaeil BaqaeiForeign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei commented on the extent of the nuclear discussions during the talks.

The talks also addressed the ongoing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran's ally. Mediators Pakistan and Qatar confirmed that the negotiators agreed on a "roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days," with technical talks scheduled to continue. Iran had previously closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas, during the conflict, causing economic disruption. The deal may include sanctions relief for Iran and the unfreezing of some assets.

a major milestone… and the first step in permanently denuclearising Iran

— JD VanceU.S. President JD Vance described Iran's agreement to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country.
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