Iran has rejected Vice‑President JD Vance’s assertion that nuclear inspectors will soon return, following the first round of US‑Iran talks aimed at ending the war.
After negotiations in Switzerland, Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency could begin “as soon as today.”
But Iran’s foreign ministry told state media Tehran had made “no new commitments” on inspections.
The US meanwhile issued a 60‑day waiver dismantling key pillars of its embargo, allowing Iran to sell oil in US dollars for the first time in decades. The emergency licence, valid until 21 August, authorises production, sale and delivery of crude and petrochemicals, unlocks banking and insurance, and even permits direct imports into the US.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tehran had pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and admit IAEA inspectors in exchange for the relief.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced a “roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days” after the Swiss talks at Bürgenstock. Vance described the outcome as a “very good foundation,” citing discussions on reopening Hormuz and regional ceasefire de‑confliction.
US President Donald Trump posted that Iran “will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections.”
