US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off

Talks scheduled for Friday between the United States and Iran, aimed at implementing a 14-point agreement to end their war, have been abruptly canceled.

US Vice President JD Vance, leading negotiations for the Trump administration, was expected to meet Iranian representatives in Switzerland. The cancellation adds uncertainty to finding a lasting truce in a regional conflict that has caused significant casualties and economic disruption.

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If I was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world.

Vance strongly defended the US deal with Iran against critics, particularly within the Israeli government. He reminded them of the substantial American military aid and weapons provided to Israel, stating, "If I was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world."

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What the president has grown frustrated with at times, is that we seem to be right on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the agreement, and then all of a sudden, there’s a major explosion that goes off in a civilian population centre in Beirut, and a lot of people who have nothing to do with Hizbullah lose their lives.

He also voiced US concerns over Israeli military operations in Lebanon, particularly those impacting civilian areas. Vance stated that actions leading to the loss of civilian lives in Beirut were "not acceptable" and urged Israel to respect the peace process.

Meanwhile, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Ghalibaf, issued a warning against any breach of the agreement, asserting that Iran would respond decisively to any misconduct. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly claimed Trump signed the deal out of desperation.

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in case of misconduct, breach of treaty and excess of the other side, We have no doubt that decisive respond will be given to the enemy.