Iran, US Begin Technical Talks in Switzerland with Pakistani, Qatari Mediation
Iran and the United States began technical talks in Switzerland on Monday to establish mechanisms for implementing their memorandum of understanding and to form related technical working groups.
The Iranian delegation is headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and includes political, economic, and legal experts. Representatives from mediator countries Pakistan and Qatar are also attending the talks. Iran’s main negotiating team, led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has returned to Tehran.
Speaking at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Bürgenstock, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called the development “just the beginning,” adding that it is important for the security of the region and the world. He affirmed that Qatar would maintain its support and partnership until the negotiation process achieves complete success to ensure regional peace, development, and prosperity.
The Qatari Prime Minister also paid tribute to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
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Updated: 3:45 PM PKT — June 22, 2026
As technical talks between Iran and the United States continue in Switzerland, the Swiss Foreign Ministry has commented that a previously agreed-upon roadmap created a ‘favorable environment’ for the immediate resumption of negotiations. The current discussions, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, are focused on establishing the mechanisms for implementing their memorandum of understanding and forming technical working groups.
The Iranian delegation is led by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, while the main negotiating team, headed by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has returned to Tehran following the conclusion of the first high-level round of talks.
Updated: 3:12 PM PKT — June 22, 2026
High-level talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have concluded with an agreement on a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days, Pakistani and Qatari mediators announced. The discussions, held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, were described as positive and constructive, also establishing a high-level committee for political oversight. Technical talks are set to continue.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction at the “successful conclusion” and commended the leadership of both nations. He paid special tribute to Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir for his “untiring efforts” in ensuring the talks’ success. While mediators said communication lines were established to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, an Iranian official stated that discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program were “very brief” and without detail.
