On April 15th in Geneva, Switzerland, diplomatic delegations from Iran and the United States held their first direct round of talks after years of hiatus. The meeting took place under the mediation of Swiss officials and focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, and regional security.
According to official statements from both sides, the parties agreed to build a 60-day roadmap to resolve recent escalating differences. This roadmap includes technical negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, as well as specific steps to lift some economic sanctions imposed by the US.
The Iranian delegation emphasized that the US side must make practical commitments not to break previous agreements, while Washington demanded that Tehran provide transparent assurances regarding its nuclear activities. "We have reached a common understanding that time is needed to build trust and implement bilateral steps," an unnamed Iranian official said.
According to the plan, expert-level technical meetings will begin in the coming days in Vienna, Austria, to discuss the terms in detail. Analysts say this roadmap agreement is the first positive signal in months, though significant challenges remain from hardline factions in both countries.
Swiss authorities, who hosted and sponsored the talks, praised the constructive spirit of both sides. The next round of negotiations is expected to take place after the 60-day period, depending on actual progress.
