Key facts
- US and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland for technical talks on an interim agreement.
- Pakistani and Qatari mediators were present for the discussions.
- The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, and the Iranian team by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
- Talks also focused on a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's frozen assets.
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned of potential deadlocks due to technical issues.
- Fidan also cautioned that Israel could attempt to sabotage the US-Iran deal.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that technical issues could impede the resolution of the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, and cautioned that Israel might seek to sabotage the process.
Fidan told the Turkish Anadolu Agency that "important issues" remain and "it may not be easy to immediately resolve their technical details," predicting that "deadlocks" could occur. He also stated that "there is always an Israel waiting in the corner, ready to sabotage the process as soon as it finds the opportunity."
Meanwhile, US and Iranian negotiators, accompanied by Pakistani and Qatari mediators, convened in Switzerland for technical-level talks aimed at implementing their interim agreement. The US delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, while the Iranian team is headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The discussions are focused on resolving the conflict and strengthening the fragile agreement, which has a 60-day period for working out technical aspects. The talks also addressed a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's frozen assets. Senior negotiators from both nations have entered this crucial period following the framework agreement's signing last week.