US-Iran negotiations ongoing after Trump’s threat disrupts talks; expected through the night

High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have stalled after President Donald Trump issued a series of aggressive threats from afar. While Vice President JD Vance, leading the American delegation, expressed optimism about "turning over a new leaf" in relations and reported "great progress" on issues like oil sanctions relief and frozen assets, Trump's statements introduced significant tension.

President Trump's threats, made through social media and interviews, included warnings of striking Iran, taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, and even kidnapping Iranian negotiators if certain conditions were not met. These remarks, which the Iranian delegation viewed as a threat to their personal safety and a breach of a non-aggression pact, led Iranian officials to suspend the talks in protest, casting uncertainty over the diplomatic efforts to finalize a broader peace deal.