Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks Here’s a summary of some of the main points from the joint Qatar-Pakistan statement released Monday at the conclusion of the first round of US-Iran talks: Roadmap to final deal agreed A High Level Committee set up by Tehran and Washington to oversee the talks has “agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks”, according to the statement. “Technical talks will
continue for the remainder of the week,” the statement added. Lebanon ‘de-confliction cell’ The US and Iran “agreed on the creation of a de-confliction cell, between the parties, the Lebanese Republic and facilitated by the Mediators, to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations in Lebanon”, the joint statement read. Fighting in Lebanon in recent days has threatened to derail the peace deal. Hormuz ‘communication line’ Tehran and Washington have set up a “communication line” to “avoid incidents and miscommunication with the aim
of safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz”, according to the statement. The communication line is applicable for the 60-day period outlined in the memorandum of understanding signed earlier by both sides, in which Iran vowed “best efforts” to ensure safe passage of commercial ships.
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