Trump Threatens 'Bombing' of Iran as Vance Negotiates in Switzerland
President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran while Vice President JD Vance engaged in nuclear talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. The U.S. sought to lock Iran into negotiations over its nuclear program, which Iran denied could be used for military purposes. The administration's split message created tension amid fragile diplomacy.
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The hindu mentions concerns about Iran's nuclear programme being used for military purposes, while france24 highlights the impact of Trump's threats and Israel's stance on the security zone.
The U.S. wants Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear programme amid concerns it may be used for military purposes, which Iran denies
President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to withdraw from a security zone in southern Lebanon – cast a long shadow over the fragile talks.
npr and nyt both report Trump's threats, but npr specifies the threat is to 'hit Iran very hard again' while nyt refers to a 'bombing' threat.
President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran while Vice President Vance attended talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday.
The administration’s split message came as the United States and Iran began a new round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.
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The U.S. wants Iran locked into negotiations over its nuclear programme amid concerns it may be used for military purposes, which Iran denies
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to withdraw from a security zone in southern Lebanon – cast a long shadow over the fragile talks.
President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran while Vice President Vance attended talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland on Sunday.
The administration’s split message came as the United States and Iran began a new round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.