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Iran Walks Out of Swiss Nuclear Talks After Trump Threat

6/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

After U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran, the Iranian delegation walked out of the Swiss talks.
U.S. officials said the negotiations will continue through the night despite the walkout.
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Iran’s armed forces stand ready to respond to any U.S. statements.
U.S. diplomats said Iran is discussing nuclear-deal elements, Strait of Hormuz messaging and de-confliction mechanisms to keep the strait open.

History

Historical Context

After the P5+1 and Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Vienna on 14 July 2015, the deal capped uranium enrichment at 3.67% and promised sanctions relief. The United States withdrew in May 2018, prompting Iran to resume higher-level enrichment. Today, chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf left Swiss-mediated talks, underscoring the JCPOA’s lingering fragility.

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Story summary

After U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran, the Iranian delegation walked out of the Swiss talks.
U.S. officials said the negotiations will continue through the night despite the walkout.
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Iran’s armed forces stand ready to respond to any U.S. statements.
U.S. diplomats said Iran is discussing nuclear-deal elements, Strait of Hormuz messaging and de-confliction mechanisms to keep the strait open.

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