BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 15. Diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting agreement between Iran and the United States are entering a critical phase following an intensive 17-hour round of negotiations in Tehran involving Qatari mediators.
TurkicWorld reports that the talks marked the second visit by a Qatari delegation to the Iranian capital in less than a week, underscoring Doha’s growing role in facilitating dialogue between the two sides. Mediation efforts have taken place amid heightened regional tensions, including Israel’s recent strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, which added further complexity to the negotiations.
According to sources familiar with the process, additional meetings with both parties are expected to take place in Doha later this week ahead of an official signing ceremony reportedly planned in Switzerland.
Despite the apparent progress, diplomats caution that the coming days will be decisive. Analysts note that in the context of ongoing regional conflict and high-stakes diplomacy, even a short period can dramatically alter the course of negotiations.
The upcoming technical discussions are expected to focus on implementation timelines, verification mechanisms and the final details of the document expected to be signed in Geneva. However, observers say the greatest challenge facing mediators will be preserving the current momentum and preventing any developments that could derail the process before a formal agreement is reached.
