The US and Iran sat down at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock resort on June 21-22 for high-stakes negotiations that had been delayed by two days. The original June 19 start date was scrapped after violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalated in Lebanon.
The talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, produced what both sides are calling a roadmap to a final agreement within 60 days.
What’s on the table, and who’s at it
The negotiations cover four major pillars: Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and de-escalation of the broader conflict in Lebanon.
The delegations were not low-level. US Vice President JD Vance participated on the American side, while Iranian…






