What was agreed between US and Iran in Switzerland?

BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland (MNTV) – As of Monday’s conclusion of the first round of high-level talks at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland, Washington and Tehran reached several preliminary understandings and mechanisms aimed at implementing the earlier Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and negotiating a broader settlement within 60 days.

Key agreements and understandings:

60-day roadmap for a final agreement

Both sides agreed to work toward a comprehensive final deal within 60 days.
Technical negotiations will continue in the coming days and weeks.

Return of IAEA inspectors

Iran agreed in principle to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) back into the country to verify compliance with nuclear commitments.
Inspections could begin within days.

High-Level Political Oversight Committee

A new committee will supervise the negotiations.
Working groups on the nuclear file, sanctions relief, and dispute-resolution mechanisms will report directly to it.

Direct Strait of Hormuz communication channel

The US and Iran agreed to establish a direct communication line to prevent incidents and ensure safe commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The move is intended to reduce the risk of military miscalculation in the vital waterway.

Lebanon deconfliction cell

A joint mechanism involving the United States, Iran, Pakistan, Qatar and coordination with the Lebanese government will oversee implementation of the cessation of military operations in Lebanon.
The mechanism is designed to prevent escalation and address violations.

Sanctions and economic relief discussions

The US signaled readiness to unfreeze some Iranian assets.
Iranian funds could be used for humanitarian and commercial purchases, including US agricultural products such as wheat, corn and soybeans.

Temporary authorization for Iranian oil exports

The US Treasury issued a 60-day general license allowing the production, sale and transport of Iranian oil and petrochemical products while negotiations continue.
Associated banking, insurance and shipping services are also covered under the temporary waiver.

Continued technical talks

Although the senior negotiating teams have departed Switzerland, expert-level discussions will continue on nuclear issues, sanctions relief, verification procedures and implementation of the Islamabad MoU.

What remains unresolved?

Israeli military operations in Gaza

The talks produced no agreement on ending Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
The humanitarian crisis, civilian casualties, hostage issues, and aid access remain unresolved.

Israeli strikes and ceasefire violations in Lebanon

It remains unclear how the newly established deconfliction mechanism will respond to alleged violations or enforce compliance.

Future of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile

Negotiators have yet to determine what will happen to Iran’s existing enriched nuclear material and under what monitoring arrangements.

Scope and timing of sanctions relief

Washington and Tehran have not finalized which sanctions will be lifted, when they will be lifted, or what conditions Iran must meet.

Verification and compliance mechanisms

While IAEA inspections are expected to resume, details of long-term monitoring, reporting, and enforcement remain under negotiation.

Security guarantees

Iran continues to seek assurances against future U.S. or Israeli military action.
No final framework has been announced.

Why does this still matter

The immediate focus has shifted from diplomacy to implementation.

Attention is now on three developments: the arrival of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Pakistan for consultations, the return of IAEA inspectors to Iran, and the start of technical negotiations that will determine whether the 60-day roadmap can produce a lasting agreement.

Meanwhile, the U.S. decision to allow Iranian oil exports for 60 days and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remain the most immediate outcomes affecting global energy markets and regional stability.