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US-Iran talks 'off to strained, asymetric start' as Tehran hails success

The first round of talks between the US and Iran has concluded in Switzerland. Iran has tied success in the talks to the end of the fighting in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump has repeated his threats to resume attacks. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more about the ongoing negotiations.

22 Jun 2026, 09:38 UTCSource: France24Original source

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Эскалация66% model probability

Iran's military rhetoric intensifies following US President Trump's threats to resume attacks. Iran issues warnings about "preemptive action" against US interests in the region. Tensions rise, leading to a series of small-scale confrontations between Iranian and American forces near key strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz. Confirmation indicators: Iran publishes a list of "demands" for the US that includes demands related to the p

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  • Iran publishes a list of "demands" for the US that includes demands related to the p
Horizon: 7–30 days
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Статус-кво25% model probability

Iran's military rhetoric intensifies following US President Trump's threats to resume attacks. Iran issues warnings about "preemptive action" against US interests in the region. Tensions rise, leading to a series of small-scale confrontations between Iranian and American forces near key strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz. Confirmation indicators: Iran publishes a list of "demands" for the US that includes demands related to the p

Confirmation indicators

  • Iran publishes a list of "demands" for the US that includes demands related to the p
Horizon: 7–30 days
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Деэскалация9% model probability

Iran's military rhetoric intensifies following US President Trump's threats to resume attacks. Iran issues warnings about "preemptive action" against US interests in the region. Tensions rise, leading to a series of small-scale confrontations between Iranian and American forces near key strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz. Confirmation indicators: Iran publishes a list of "demands" for the US that includes demands related to the p

Confirmation indicators

  • Iran publishes a list of "demands" for the US that includes demands related to the p
Horizon: 7–30 days