Pakistan: US-Iran Relations See 'Major' Progress

Istanbul (ANTARA) - Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Sunday that relations between the US and Iran have experienced “significant” progress.

In an interview with Al Arabiya during his visit to Cairo, Dar expressed his “confidence” that both parties will eventually reach a final agreement. He added that the next phase of negotiations between Washington and Tehran will be “more difficult.”

Dar noted that an agreement has been reached to reduce the enrichment levels of Iran’s nuclear stockpile, and that both sides have concluded that diplomacy is the solution. He also stated that no transit fees will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day period, adding that there will be no charges for “transit” or “services.”

Furthermore, Dar mentioned that three technical teams are currently in Switzerland to discuss nuclear issues, frozen Iranian assets, and the situation in Lebanon. US and Iranian delegations are in Switzerland to conduct talks, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday (17/6) to end months of conflict in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The talks in Bürgenstock are being led by US Vice President JD Vance, alongside Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, under Pakistani mediation.