Iran and US Agree on 60-Day Roadmap to End West Asia War, Mediators Say

Iran and the United States have reached a preliminary agreement on a roadmap aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia within 60 days, according to a joint statement issued by mediating nations Pakistan and Qatar on Monday.

The statement, released after talks mediated by the two countries, said that a High Level Committee has agreed upon a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days. It added that this lays the foundation for the immediate commencement of further technical talks.

Additionally, Iran and the US have agreed to establish a “de-confliction cell” with Lebanon to stop military operations. The cell is intended to coordinate efforts to prevent accidental clashes and reduce hostilities, the mediators said.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the development as “major progress” in talks with the United States. He did not provide further details but expressed optimism that the roadmap could lead to a comprehensive settlement.

The United States has not yet issued an official response to the mediators’ statement. However, diplomatic sources indicated that Washington is cautiously evaluating the proposed framework.

The conflict, which has involved multiple state and non-state actors across the region, has caused significant civilian casualties and displacement. International calls for a ceasefire have intensified in recent weeks.

Pakistan and Qatar have served as intermediaries, leveraging their diplomatic ties with both Iran and the US. Their joint statement marks the first formal acknowledgment of a structured timeline for peace negotiations.

Analysts note that the 60-day window is ambitious, given the complexity of issues such as territorial disputes, sanctions, and the involvement of proxy groups. Nonetheless, the establishment of a de-confliction mechanism is seen as a positive step toward reducing immediate violence.