The United States and Iran are anticipated to recommence technical negotiations within the coming days as diplomatic efforts intensify to advance a comprehensive agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program and regional security concerns after a short break. The second round of discussions took place on June 21 in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by Iranian President Pezehskian, US President Donald Trump, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The upcoming talks are expected to concentrate on Iran’s nuclear activities, sanctions relief, the status of frozen Iranian assets, and regional security matters, including ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. These negotiations were temporarily postponed due to the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members. Tehran is set to announce its delegation once the mourning period concludes.
Although the final venue remains undecided, Islamabad has emerged as the favored location for the next technical-level discussions, with Switzerland’s Bürgenstock resort still under consideration. Reports indicate that the talks may occur on July 11, while other sources suggest July 14 and 15 as possible dates.
This forthcoming meeting will build upon the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 18, which outlined a 60-day roadmap for negotiations addressing Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and broader regional security issues.
Pakistan has played a significant role in facilitating these dialogues. It hosted the initial round of talks on April 10 and, together with Qatar, has continued to enable indirect communication between Washington and Tehran. Islamabad was also considered as a host for the second round before the sessions were held in Switzerland.
Previous indirect technical discussions in Doha reportedly reduced differences between the two parties, although Washington and Tehran presented differing views on the outcomes. While US President Donald Trump described the talks as productive, Iranian officials claimed progress had been made regarding the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets—a claim contested by US representatives.
