The first round of talks between the United States and Iran, held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, concluded after one hour and 20 minutes, according to Iranian media reports.
According to the Fars News Agency, the delegations from both countries withdrew for internal consultations following the meeting, while no details regarding the outcome of the discussions have been made public.
Prior to the talks, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a diplomatic solution, stating that President Donald Trump had granted the American delegation full authority to seek resolutions to issues affecting the Middle East.
“President Trump has authorized us to find a diplomatic solution to a number of issues,” Vance said, adding that the negotiations could pave the way for a transformation of relations across the region.
He described Iran as a destabilizing factor in the Middle East but emphasized that significant progress had been made in diplomatic contacts over recent hours.
At the same time, Vance stated that the U.S. administration aims to promote a broader regional ceasefire, including preserving the ceasefire in Lebanon.
The Iranian delegation, meanwhile, did not make any public statements following the meeting. Tehran has repeatedly maintained that any agreement with the United States is linked to maintaining peace in Lebanon and ensuring Israel’s compliance with the ceasefire.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai stated that the situation in Lebanon would be a key topic of discussion, while issues related to Iranian assets and oil exports would also be addressed.
Meanwhile, the Fars News Agency reported that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to maritime traffic, citing an Iranian military source.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope that the talks would lead to an agreement contributing to peace, progress, and stability in the region and beyond.
