Iranian Delegation Walks Out of US Talks Over Trump's Threats
On June 21, 2026, Iranian negotiators abruptly left U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland after U.S. President Donald Trump issued threats of military action against Iran. The talks, which had lasted only 80 minutes, were suspended for internal consultations. Iran later continued unofficial discussions through mediators.
Where Sources Diverge
One article states the talks were cut short due to Trump's threats, while another mentions the talks were suspended for internal consultations.
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Sources
According to the Al Hadath television channel sources in the Iranian delegation, "Trump’s threats have cut short the talks in Switzerland."
US President wrote on his Truth Social platform earlier that the United States may deliver more strikes against Iran over the situation in Lebanon
According to the Press TV channel, Iran "is looking at options of an appropriate response" to US President’s threats
The Rafs news agency said earlier that the US-Iran talks were suspended after 80 minutes after the beginning for consultations inside the delegations
According to Al Hadath television channel, Iran’s delegation has "returned to the hotel," but talks continue "unofficially," "via mediators."
According to the Al Mayadeen television channel, the Iranian negotiators now "not only insist on the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon but demand that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon."