Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34am on 23 Jun 2026,Tuesday International
US and Iran have taken another step toward a permanent post-war agreement after a first round of negotiations in Switzerland, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan announcing a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days. US Vice-President JD Vance described the talks as constructive and said discussions included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining the regional ceasefire. However, a key dispute emerged after Vance claimed Iran could soon allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country. Tehran quickly rejected the assertion, saying it had made no new commitments on inspections. Meanwhile, Washington issued a 60-day sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales in US dollars, easing major restrictions while negotiations continue amid lingering disagreements over nuclear oversight and regional security arrangements. (PC: X)
