Zurich, June 22 (SANA) U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that progress had been made in talks between Washington and Tehran, with Iran agreeing to allow inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enter the country as part of ongoing negotiations.
Speaking during a visit to Switzerland, Vance said technical discussions on the scope and implementation of the inspections could begin later this week.
According to Reuters, Vance said negotiators would continue working in the coming days and weeks to finalize details of a broader agreement, adding that the two sides had established a “solid foundation” for further progress.
On the issue of frozen Iranian assets, Vance said the United States was developing a financial mechanism aimed at ensuring that any released funds are used for civilian purposes. He said Washington wanted safeguards to prevent the money from being diverted to activities it considers support for terrorism.
Vance also said discussions on Lebanon remain part of the broader diplomatic agenda. He said efforts were underway to develop ceasefire arrangements and related security measures, adding that the issue would remain under review as negotiations continue.
The comments came after mediators Qatar and Pakistan said earlier on Monday that the first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Lucerne, Switzerland, had produced what they described as positive and constructive results.
In a joint statement, the mediators said the discussions had helped establish a framework for continued negotiations toward a possible final agreement.
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