PORTALBERITA.CO.ID - The United States and Iran are nearing the formal signing of an interim peace accord in Switzerland, designed to usher in a two-month period dedicated to sensitive negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program and broader regional security challenges. This significant diplomatic step follows intensive back-channel talks aimed at de-escalating severe international tensions.
The signing ceremony is slated to occur at the scenic Bürgenstock mountain resort, situated above Lake Lucerne, as confirmed by the Swiss foreign ministry on Tuesday. The provisional agreement grants Iran immediate sanctions relief specifically for oil sales, although further financial incentives are being held pending the outcome of the forthcoming talks.
Representing the American side is expected to be Vice-President JD Vance, while Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is anticipated to lead the delegation from Tehran. This development unfolds concurrently as US President Donald Trump participates in the Group of Seven summit in France, where the ongoing conflict’s effect on global energy markets remains a primary focus.
European allies, including France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, have publicly offered logistical support for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz should the need arise. However, both these governments and major shipping entities maintain considerable skepticism regarding the possibility of the vital waterway fully reopening or swiftly reverting to its pre-conflict operational status.
Speaking from the G7 summit on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump offered his perspective on the diplomatic progress and the conditional nature of the restrictions placed upon Tehran.
"done deal" said US President Donald Trump, adding that the pact is calibrated to effectively prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons capability while ensuring the US avoids any commitment to war reparations or direct financial investment into Iran.
The US President further stressed that any substantial international investment flowing toward Iran would be heavily contingent upon verifiable and sustained future compliance from the Iranian government.
"They are going to have to prove themselves, I think, before any of us go in there," said US President Donald Trump.
A crucial element of the financial recovery framework involves regional partners, with the US, the UAE, and Qatar actively discussing the formation of a substantial US$300 billion development fund earmarked for Iran's post-conflict rehabilitation. According to Iranian assessments, the war, which commenced on February 28 with a US-Israeli bombardment, has resulted in economic damages exceeding US$250 billion.
