Negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear program will begin this Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. The process, mediated by Pakistan and with Qatar's participation, seeks to revive a provisional agreement between the two powers.
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's warnings
Markets were shaken after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime routes for oil transportation. The Iranian military command justified the decision as a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and what it called "bad faith" by the United States for not stopping the conflict.
The statement warned that "if the aggression continues, further measures have been planned," referring to possible new actions if the situation does not change.
Despite this, Iran's state broadcaster confirmed that the negotiating team is traveling to Switzerland, although senior officials have clarified that the talks depend on prior compliance with commitments by Washington.
"The trip is about demanding that the other party fulfill its obligations," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, who warned that without real progress the memorandum of understanding "will be compromised."
Delegations in Switzerland and international mediation
From Washington, U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the lead negotiators, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are already in Switzerland fine-tuning the technical details of the meeting. Vance did not rule out joining in the coming days, although he acknowledged that coordination is "a delicate dance."
In parallel, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an attempt to ensure progress in the diplomatic process. The Iranian team also includes high-level figures such as Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, as well as representatives from the central bank and the oil sector, reflecting the economic and political weight of the talks.
With information from AP
