Be careful with words: Iran warns Trump after his new attack threat during talks
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated during peace talks in Switzerland after President Trump threatened further strikes if Iran does not curb its proxies in Lebanon. The Iranian delegation responded by boycotting a photo opportunity and briefly walking out of the negotiations.
Why it matters
The breakdown in diplomatic decorum and the threat of renewed military action jeopardize the ongoing 60-day process aimed at ending the four-month conflict.
New Delhi , UPDATED: Jun 22, 2026 00:01 IST Edited By: Aprameya Rao The war of words between Iran and the United States escalated on Sunday, even as both sides began talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the four-month-long conflict.
The article presents both the U.S. threat and the Iranian response, maintaining a balanced account of the diplomatic friction.
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