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US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

Delegation staff members meet in the lobby on the day of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in Switzerland on Sunday. (Photo: Reuters)

BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI - The first round of talks between ​high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended on Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by ‌Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.

A joint statement from mediating nations Qatar and Pakistan said the United States and Iran agreed to a roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks will continue for the rest of the week in the Qatari-owned Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock, according to the statement, which was released by the Qatari Foreign Ministry.

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