Iran Halts U.S. Talks After Trump's New Threats

Iran has suspended its negotiations with the United States in Switzerland, citing new threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump. The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that the Islamic Republic's delegation departed the negotiation venue on Sunday. This decision stems from warnings made by Trump concerning Iran's actions and potential U.S. responses.

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The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran left the place of negotiations.

According to IRNA, the Iranian delegation interrupted talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. They left the negotiation headquarters after a meeting with the Qatari intermediary. President Trump had issued a warning to Iran during the ongoing discussions, stating that if Iran did not prevent its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah, from acting, the United States would resume attacks "with great force" against Iran.

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If it does not prevent the action of its Lebanese ally Hezbollah, the United States would resume attacks 'with much force' against Iran.

In a separate interview with Fox News, Trump also cautioned Tehran about closing the Strait of Hormuz. He suggested that if this occurred, Iran "wouldn't have a country left and wouldn't even be able to return to their own country," an apparent reference to the Iranian negotiating team. However, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament and head of the negotiating team, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, dismissed Trump's threats. He asserted that Iran's armed forces are prepared to counter any U.S. actions and advised Washington to "take care of their statements."

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If that happens, they would no longer have a country and would not even be able to return to theirs.

Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. had commenced earlier on Sunday with separate meetings involving mediating countries. A multilateral session followed, focusing on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed the previous Wednesday. The dialogue specifically addressed ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, as demanded by Tehran. Prior to Trump's threats, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, had reported "great progress" in the talks.

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It would be better if they took care of their statements. As much as they talk, we are the ones who act.