Washington, June 22 -- WashingtonThe US and Iran have begun talks on a permanent peace deal that seek to settle the issue of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, a mediator in the negotiations, said the first high-level meeting of US, Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani representatives has begun in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, in a post on X on Sunday. US Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Alpine country early Sunday. While a hard-won interim deal signed last week signaled an end to hostilities, the meet is likely just the start of protracted wrangling that will span topics including Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iranian media reported there'd be a one-day round of talks, with the Islamic Republic's delegates first meeting Qatari and Pakistani officials. The Iranian and US representatives will then meet in the afternoon, with the mediators present....