WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran would agree to extensive weapons inspections aimed at ensuring “nuclear honesty” in the years ahead as mediators Pakistan and Qatar announced “significant progress” in the first round of talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections in order to ensure ‘Nuclear Honesty’ long into the future.”
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Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain this week to discuss regional security following the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding reached between the US and Iran, the State Department announced on Monday.
Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance said talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland had laid a “good foundation” for a final peace deal.
Vance said that Iran has agreed to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to return to its nuclear facilities.
In his first statement after the talks on Monday, Vance described the discussions as “constructive,” saying they laid the groundwork for a potential final agreement aimed at reducing tensions and addressing concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme.
According to Vance, coordination between Iran, the United States, and the IAEA regarding inspectors’ access could begin “this week, maybe as soon as today.”
He said technical-level negotiations would continue in Switzerland after senior officials concluded the current round of talks.
Vance also suggested that a broader deal could include economic measures such as the possible unfreezing of Iranian assets to facilitate purchases of American agricultural products, including soybeans, corn, and wheat.
US, Iran agree 60-day roadmap for final deal
According to a joint statement issued on Monday by mediators Pakistan and Qatar, the US and Iran have agreed on a 60-day roadmap towards a final agreement following the conclusion of high-level talks in Switzerland.
The first session of negotiations under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding concluded at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne, bringing together representatives of Iran, the United States, Pakistan and Qatar.
In a joint statement, the mediating countries described the Lake Lucerne Summit as having been conducted in a “positive and constructive atmosphere” and said “encouraging progress” had been achieved, including the establishment of a mechanism for further technical negotiations.
The parties agreed to establish a High-Level Committee to provide political oversight of the mediation process. Under the arrangement, chief negotiators will regularly report to the committee and lead specialised working groups focusing on nuclear issues, sanctions, monitoring mechanisms and dispute resolution.
According to the statement, the committee approved a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days and laid the groundwork for the immediate start of technical discussions.
A direct communication channel has also been established between the parties to prevent misunderstandings and incidents during the implementation period outlined in the memorandum, particularly to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The statement further announced the creation of a de-confliction cell involving the negotiating parties and the Lebanese Republic, facilitated by Pakistan and Qatar, to oversee compliance with the cessation of military operations in Lebanon agreed under the memorandum.
Technical talks are expected to continue throughout the week at the Burgenstock resort.
Pakistan and Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the negotiations and ensuring that discussions continue in a constructive atmosphere aimed at achieving a comprehensive and lasting agreement.
The two mediating countries also expressed appreciation to the United States and Iran for their commitment to diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution, while thanking friendly countries for supporting the ongoing negotiations.
