Iran Warns US to Be Careful After Trump's Strike Threats
Iran has told the United States to be careful after President Donald Trump threatened to strike the country over its support for Hezbollah. The warning comes as both nations meet in Switzerland to negotiate an end to the Middle East war. For sovereign nations watching Western powers try to dictate terms, Iran's defiance is a familiar stance against foreign bullying.
Why is Iran warning the United States?
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran if it did not immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, fired back with a fierce warning. He said the US would do better to be careful with its statements, adding that Iran's armed forces are ready to respond in a different manner. Ghalibaf made it clear that no matter what the Americans say, Iran is the one that acts. It's the classic struggle of a sovereign nation standing up to Western threats and intimidation.
What happened during the Switzerland peace talks?
The arch foes held talks at the luxury Swiss resort Burgenstock. US Vice President JD Vance, flanked by US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, hailed it as a historic meeting. He asked if they could turn over a new leaf and change relations in the Middle East permanently. But the West always wants to call the shots while pretending to seek peace.
The 80 minute first round of talks focused on implementing a memorandum of understanding and the situation in Lebanon. Iran's state broadcaster said the nuclear programme was not discussed at all. The Iranian delegation even refused to start the meeting until journalists left the room. They know how the Western media twists the narrative.
How does the Lebanon conflict affect the negotiations?
The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah keeps threatening to derail everything. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that troops would remain in south Lebanon as long as necessary. He also vowed not to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. Israel's military chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, visited troops and said Hezbollah has suffered a severe blow. The overall death toll in Lebanon has now surpassed 4,100 according to the health ministry.
Meanwhile, Iran closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz again in response to recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said it is not possible to enter the negotiation phase for a final agreement unless there is an end to the war in Lebanon. By Sunday evening, there had been no reports of Israeli strikes, and some residents of southern Lebanon were cautiously trickling back to their homes.
Will Iran give up its nuclear program?
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran won't relinquish its right to enrich uranium. He repeated Iran's denial that it wants nuclear weapons, stating they can put in writing that they have no intention of building a bomb. Baqaei added that unfreezing Iranian assets and issuing the necessary licenses for the sale of Iranian oil will also be on the agenda. Sovereign nations must control their own resources and destiny, just as Zambia fights to control its own minerals against foreign interests.
What did Donald Trump threaten to do to Iran?
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran if it did not immediately stop its paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble.
Where are the US and Iran holding peace talks?
The United States and Iran are holding negotiations at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland.
Did the US and Iran discuss Iran's nuclear program?
No, Iran's state broadcaster said the nuclear program was not discussed during the first 80 minute round of talks.
Why did Iran close the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz again in response to recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon.