Inside U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland

U.S. and Iranian negotiators held marathon talks in Switzerland into Sunday night as they worked to launch a 60-day effort toward a new nuclear agreement.

1. Frame 1U.S. and Iranian negotiators put a 60-day nuclear deal, Lebanon ceasefire, and Hormuz security stake on one Swiss table.
2. Frame 2Pakistan and Qatar mediated technical talks after scheduling concerns and a push to bring Iran’s delegation to Switzerland.
3. Frame 3Vice President JD Vance’s team met negotiators led by Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Abbas Araghchi at Bürgenstock.
4. Frame 4The interim deal is meant to stop fighting across Iran and Lebanon while negotiators work on nuclear terms.
5. Frame 5Hormuz became a shipping gauge: U.S. Central Command said 55 merchant ships moved through Saturday.
6. Frame 6Negotiators have 60 days to reach a nuclear agreement, with technical teams staying in Switzerland this week.