Iran responded to Trump's threats during negotiations in Switzerland
Kyiv • UNN
The Iranian delegation at the negotiations in Switzerland protested against verbal threats from US President Donald Trump. Trump threatened to take control of the Strait of Hormuz if no agreement is reached.
The Iranian delegation participating in negotiations with the United States in Switzerland has protested against recent statements by President Donald Trump. This was reported by CNN, citing Iranian state media, writes UNN.
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According to the state television channel Press TV, representatives of Tehran have already conveyed their position to the American side and are considering further steps in response.
The Iranian delegation protested to the American side and is now weighing options for an appropriate response to recent verbal threats from Donald Trump
Trump threatened negotiators over the Strait of Hormuz
Earlier, during a telephone interview with Fox News, the US President stated that Washington could take control of the Strait of Hormuz if an agreement with Iran is not reached.
Trump also addressed the Iranian delegation currently in negotiations in Switzerland.
If you close it (the Strait of Hormuz - ed.), you will not have a country. You won't even return to your damn country
Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland continue with the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan. The parties are discussing the situation in Lebanon, the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian nuclear program.