By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.While a breakthrough cannot be ruled out, most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in a “memorandum of understanding” that President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders approved this week.

America and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to stop their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A 60-day period is now set for further talks on Iran's nuclear…

Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.

Iran deal with Donald Trump's U. S is the most keenly watched global event this week along with FIFA Football World Cup 2026.