Iraqi: Pakistan and Qatar's Mediation Made Progress to End the Lebanon War

SadaNews: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated early this morning that the mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar have made significant progress in ending the Lebanon war.

Araqchi added, "The real first test remains the success of the de-escalation cell in Lebanon."

According to Araqchi's post on "X", discussions with the United States have seen "substantial progress", adding that "oil and petrochemical exports have been exempted from sanctions, the blockade has been lifted, some frozen assets have been released, and a major plan for the reconstruction of Iran has been launched."

Earlier on Monday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that "good progress has been made in the talks in Switzerland regarding the implementation of the other party's commitments."

The Iranian Foreign Ministry added: "The work of the negotiating delegation has been completed, but the technical teams will continue their work."

It was also noted that "an arrangement has been agreed upon regarding the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz."

It concluded by stating: "The basis for starting negotiations on the final agreement has been discussed."

On Monday, Qatar and Pakistan issued a joint statement regarding the conclusion of the U.S.-Iranian talks in Switzerland.

The first round of high-level talks, held under the memorandum of understanding signed in Islamabad, concluded with the participation of representatives from Iran and the United States, alongside the two mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry's statement noted: "A positive and constructive atmosphere prevailed during the first day of the Lucerne Lake summit, where encouraging progress was made, including the establishment of a mechanism to continue technical discussions."

The statement added: "Based on the memorandum of understanding, the parties agreed to establish a high-level committee to oversee the political aspects of the mediation efforts, with the lead negotiators providing periodic reports to the committee and leading specialized working groups on nuclear issues, sanctions, and the creation of a working group for follow-up and dispute resolution, ensuring the effective implementation of the memorandum of understanding, as well as addressing other relevant issues."

The statement continued: "The high-level committee agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days, paving the way for the immediate start of a new round of technical talks. A communication channel was also established between the parties for the duration specified in paragraph five of the memorandum of understanding, to avoid incidents and misunderstandings, ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz."

It was also mentioned that the two sides agreed to "create a working group to prevent escalation, including both parties and the Lebanese Republic, facilitated by the mediators, to ensure adherence to the cessation of military operations in Lebanon, in accordance with the terms of the memorandum of understanding."

The statement affirmed that "technical talks are set to continue throughout the remainder of the week at the Bürgenstock resort, to discuss all relevant issues. The mediating parties will continue to exert their utmost efforts to ensure that negotiations progress in a constructive atmosphere, leading to a final agreement."

The statement expressed gratitude from Qatar and Pakistan "to the United States and Iran for their ongoing commitment to diplomatic solutions and their efforts to reach a peaceful settlement of the conflict."

The two mediating parties praised "the brotherly and friendly countries for their continuous support and valuable contributions to the ongoing negotiations."