Iran peace talks stumble over Trump’s threats to Tehran’s delegation
Iranian negotiators walked out of peace talks in Switzerland after President Donald Trump threatened to seize the Strait of Hormuz and "blow the s--t out of them." Vice President JD Vance attended the meetings, which the US hoped would transform the Middle East. Iran has demanded an apology to resume negotiations.
What changed
Iranian officials walked out of the Swiss venue and paused talks following threats from President Trump.
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Iran Pauses Swiss Peace Talks Following Trump Threats
confidence 90%Iranian negotiators walked out of peace talks in Switzerland after President Donald Trump threatened to seize the Strait of Hormuz and "blow the s--t out of them." Vice President JD Vance attended the meetings, which the US hoped would transform the Middle East. Iran has demanded an apology to resume negotiations.
What's confirmed:
- Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland for a new round of talks with Iranian officials.
- Iranian negotiators walked out of the talks venue in Switzerland.
- President Donald Trump threatened to "blow the s--t out of" Iran and seize the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran does not count on American threats.
- The US temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports as talks proceeded.
Still unconfirmed:
- President Trump threatened to kidnap the Iranian negotiating team.
- President Trump claimed Iran agreed to the highest level of inspections.
- An Iranian official claimed there were no detailed discussions on the nuclear issue.
- Trump proposed a 20 percent guardian angel tax on oil.