Topline
President Donald Trump claimed Iran backed out of talks scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, and warned they were “FINISHED” and would “get no money” out of the newly signed deal with the U.S.—as the agreement appears fragile less than 48 hours after it was signed.
President Donald Trump arrives for a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States at the Chateau de Versailles in Versailles France on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Bastien Ohier / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)
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Key Facts
Trump said “we’ll play out the 60 days. They get no money, not ten cents!” referring to the 60-day period after the agreement was signed overnight Wednesday to negotiate outstanding issues, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran and the U.S. cancelled the first meeting of the second round of negotiations without explanation, though the White House suggested the delay was due to “logistics.”
Three unnamed diplomats told The New York Times Iran backed out because of Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, which would appear to constitute a violation of the U.S.-Iran agreement.
This is a developing story and will be updated.