Talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland produced a series of coordinated measures addressing Lebanon, maritime security, sanctions relief and the nuclear program, sources told Al-Manar on Monday.
The understandings reflect a dual-track approach combining de-escalation mechanisms in Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz with technical negotiations, amid efforts that test the viability of a broader agreement, according to the sources.
Key outcomes:
Lebanon monitoring mechanism: Agreement to establish a “Conflict Monitoring Unit” involving Lebanon, the United States, Qatar and Iran to oversee developments and prevent escalation.
Strait of Hormuz coordination: Creation of a direct hotline aimed at ensuring the gradual reopening of the strategic waterway and managing any emerging security incidents.
Frozen assets framework: Signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and Qatar to facilitate the release and implementation of frozen Iranian funds.
Sanctions relief: Issuing temporary exemptions by the US Treasury (OFAC) on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports for a period of 60 days.
Structured negotiation tracks: Formation of three specialized committees—covering nuclear issues, sanctions, and monitoring—to conduct intensive negotiations over the next two months.
Iran Links Hormuz Track to Lebanon Deal Compliance
Hasan Haidar, expert in Iranian affairs, told Al-Manar the Iranian delegation stressed that it would not proceed to the second phase of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) before full implementation of the first phase, particularly the provisions related to Lebanon, which had already been violated by the Israeli escalation on Friday and Saturday.
“Iranian officials framed compliance with the initial clause as a prerequisite for any further progress,” Haidar said.
Tehran underlined that arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz were not conditioned solely on the lifting of US blockade, but on the comprehensive implementation of all MoU provisions, including those related to Lebanon, the release of frozen funds, and the easing of restrictions on oil derivatives exports, he added.
Haidar stated that the proposed mechanism includes a joint “monitoring cell” comprising representatives from Iran, the United States, Qatar, and Lebanon, with Qatar and the US acting as intermediaries and that they informed the Lebanese authorities about the monitoring cell.
“Iran said the objective of the Swiss talks was to agree on the creation of these enforcement structures to ensure practical implementation of the deal,” he noted.
Source: Al-Manar English Website