[95481] Drama in Switzerland: Explosion in US-Iran talks against the backdrop of Trump's threats and the campaign in Lebanon
[95481] Drama in Switzerland: Explosion in US-Iran talks against the backdrop of Trump's threats and the campaign in Lebanon
Peace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland have fallen into crisis after the Iranian delegation abandoned the discussions in response to President Trump's threats. Meanwhile, the IDF continues fighting in Lebanon and eliminating terror targets in Gaza.
Maximum tension in peace talks in Switzerland
A round of talks between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, has encountered significant difficulties. According to Geopolitics Prime, which is known for its line critical of US policy, the Iranian delegation abandoned the venue in protest against the statements of President Donald Trump, who threatened with harsh threats that he would strike Iran "very hard" if it did not stop the activity of its proxies in Lebanon. The President even threatened in an interview with Fox News that if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, it "will not remain a country."
Iranian officials reporting in Tasnim News Agency claim that they will not return to the negotiating table until Trump apologizes and until a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is guaranteed. On the other hand, Amir Tsarfati, who presents a distinctly pro-Israel position, noted that despite the threats and reports of a breakdown in talks, other political sources claim that contacts are continuing at the technical levels.
Fighting in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip
On the ground, the IDF continues with intensive operations. According to the IDF Spokesperson as quoted by Amir Tsarfati, IDF forces uncovered a strategic underground Hezbollah complex in the Majdal Zoun area. The fighting is exacting a heavy toll, with reports of the deaths of four fighters from the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Brigade in battle in the southern Lebanon area. Defense Minister Israel Katz clarified in Amit Segal that "Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon," this in contrast to reports in the Middle East Spectator, a channel identified with the Axis of Resistance, which claimed that Trump ordered Netanyahu to carry out a partial withdrawal.
In the meantime, the IDF and the Shin Bet announced the elimination of Zaki Yusuf Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, a Nukhba commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, who was involved in the kidnapping of Yagil Yaakov on October 7th. According to reports from Israel Realtime, a series of Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for transferring half a billion shekels in terror funds have been eliminated in the last week, which illustrates the continuation of Israeli pressure despite ceasefire conditions.