US and Iranian officials concluded high-level talks in Switzerland on November 13, 2026, with Qatar and Pakistan mediators announcing a 60-day roadmap for a potential final agreement on issues including the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, nuclear inspections, and regional ceasefires. Vice President JD Vance led the US side while Iranian representatives included Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Qatar has facilitated indirect contacts for weeks amid ongoing disputes over preconditions and implementation timelines, though US officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio have described a breakthrough as unlikely in the near term and Iran has reiterated demands for prior concessions. Technical discussions are scheduled to continue, providing a near-term window for additional senior engagement before broader negotiations advance.