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5 min readTrump Instantly Blows Up Peace Talks In Switzerland
The negotiations in Switzerland were supposed to be the beginning of a diplomatic process between the United States and Iran. Instead, before they even started in earnest, Donald Trump posted threats against Iranian leadership, told a Fox News correspondent that Iran "won't have a fucking country" if it closes the Strait of Hormuz, and said the Iranian negotiating team "won't even make it back to your effing country." The Iranian delegation, already in Switzerland, lodged a formal protest and refused to pose for photos with J.D. Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner. Iran then made clear it would not discuss the nuclear file at all—only how the United States would restrain Israel from striking Lebanon, release sanctions, and provide waivers.
The Strait of Hormuz and the Collapse of Leverage
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- 1 Trump Instantly Blows Up Peace Talks In Switzerland
- 2 (01:19) **Trump Destroys Peace Talks Before They Begin** - Trump threatens to kill Iranian negotiators in Switzerland, causing Iran to lodge a formal protest
- 3 (02:23) **Lindsey Graham and MAGA Allies Escalate Threats** - Graham goes on networks to threaten Iran and promise "help" to Lebanon
- 4 (02:52) **Strait of Hormuz Status: Closed** - Iran has shut down the strait while moving 20-30 million barrels of oil from Kharg Island
- 5 (03:17) **Iran Refuses Photo Op with US Delegation** - JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner left waiting as Iran declines to pose
- 6 (04:23) **Iran's Foreign Minister Responds to Trump's Threats** - Bagheri Kani says Iran does not take American threats into account
- 7 (05:06) **Israel Continues Lebanon Offensive Despite MOU** - Netanyahu shows no interest in leaving Lebanon as Israel kills over 100 people
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump blowing up the peace talks by threatening to kill the Iranian leadership and take over the Strait of Hormuz before the talks started. Go to https://Ground.News/MTN to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch
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