Trump Pressures Iran on Negotiation Issues

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Washington, June 19 - U.S. President Trump posted two messages on social media on the 19th, putting pressure on Iran regarding negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

In one post, Trump wrote: "It is not us who are going to meet out of desperation, but Iran. They are finished! We will let these 60 days run out. They will get no money, not a dime!"

In another post, Trump stated, "The conflict has weakened Iran," "but the Democrats say that Iran is better off now than it was four months ago."

The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on its website on the 19th, saying that the U.S.-Iran talks originally scheduled to take place near Lucerne, Switzerland, on that day have been canceled. U.S. Vice President Pence said at a White House press conference on the 18th that the 60-day deadline for reaching a final agreement as stipulated in the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding began on the 18th.

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Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
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U.S. President Trump pressures Iran regarding negotiations
Location
Washington
Unit
U.S. Government
Time
June 19
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Summary

U.S. President Trump pressured Iran regarding negotiations on June 19, stating that Iran is desperate and will not receive any financial support. He announced that the U.S.-Iran talks scheduled in Switzerland were canceled, and the 60-day deadline for a final agreement began on June 18. Trump's comments reflect ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Key Facts
  • President Trump made two posts on social media regarding negotiations with Iran.
  • Trump stated that Iran is desperate and will not receive any money.
  • The U.S.-Iran talks scheduled in Switzerland were canceled.
  • The 60-day deadline for a final agreement began on June 18.