Trump Says Iran Is 'Finished' After Talks Collapse — Israeli Strikes Threaten Fragile Deal

President Donald Trump said Iran pulled out of negotiations scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, declaring Tehran "FINISHED" and insisting it would receive "no money" under the U.S. agreement while outstanding issues are resolved.

Trump's Statement: "We'll play out the 60 days. They get no money, not ten cents!" he said, referring to the 60-day review period that began after the pact was signed to settle remaining questions, including the future of Iran's nuclear program.

Cancelled Meeting: Officials on both sides called off the first meeting of the second round of talks without providing a formal explanation. The White House suggested the postponement was due to "logistics."

Why The Talks Faltered

Three unnamed diplomats told The New York Times that Iran withdrew in response to continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Those attacks, the diplomats say, undermined the spirit of the U.S.-Iran agreement and jeopardized the fragile pause in hostilities that the deal sought to sustain.

Implications

If Israel’s actions are judged to violate the agreement — or if Iran perceives them as a breach of the deal’s intent — the pause in negotiations could unravel, complicating efforts to resolve outstanding nuclear and security issues during the 60-day period.

Context: The situation remains fluid. Officials and diplomats offered differing explanations, and more reporting is likely as the parties try to reschedule talks and clarify expectations.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Originally published on Forbes.com