Trump threatens Iran with 'very powerful' strikes amid Swiss talks

President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening renewed and potentially stronger military action if Tehran fails to curb its allies in Lebanon. The U.S. leader's statement, posted on Truth Social, specifically referenced clashes between the Iran-backed Hezbollah group and the Israeli army in southern Lebanon.

"Iran must immediately stop the massive payments to Hezbollah and others causing problems. Otherwise, we will strike Iran, and Iran, in fact, we will hit Iran so hard, perhaps in a different way, but we will hit Iran so hard, that they will never be the same again," Trump stated, echoing a previous threat.

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Iran must immediately stop the massive payments to Hezbollah and others causing problems. Otherwise, we will strike Iran, and Iran, in fact, we will hit Iran so hard, perhaps in a different way, but we will hit Iran so hard, that they will never be the same again.

This strong rhetoric emerges as U.S., Iranian, and Qatari officials convene in Switzerland for tripartite negotiations. The talks focus on the volatile situation in Lebanon and the issue of blocked Iranian assets. Iranian state television reported the discussions were taking place in a Swiss hotel, occurring just days after a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran was reportedly finalized.

Leading the American delegation, Vice President JD Vance characterized the ongoing discussions as a pivotal moment. "What the President has asked us to do is turn a new page in terms of transforming our relationship with the Iranian people and reaching out to the Iranians," Vance remarked at the start of the meeting in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock. He further described the negotiations as "historic," suggesting they could usher in a new era for Washington-Tehran relations.

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What the President has asked us to do is turn a new page in terms of transforming our relationship with the Iranian people and reaching out to the Iranians.