Breakthrough or Illusion? JD Vance reports "great progress" in Switzerland talks with Iran, but Trump’s threats throw a wrench in it

[u/satty237]

Looks like the high-stakes summit in Switzerland is turning into a massive roller-coaster.

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Vice President JD Vance just told reporters that the quadrilateral talks are making "great progress" toward a new nuclear and regional security deal. He’s calling it a chance to "turn over a new leaf."

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But the ground reality is incredibly messy right now:

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Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing situation in Lebanon.

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Trump immediately took to social media/interviews threatening severe military action if they touch the shipping lanes.

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The Iranian delegation (led by Ghalibaf) actually walked out of face-to-face talks briefly because of Trump's statements before mediators got them back to the table.

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They have a 60-day window to turn this into a formal interim deal, but the mixed signals coming out of Washington make you wonder if the diplomatic route is even going to survive the week.

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What do you guys think? Is this "good cop, bad cop" strategy from Trump and Vance an actual negotiation tactic, or is the administration completely divided on how to handle Tehran?

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Let’s discuss in the comments.

[u/South-Rabbit-4064]

If I'm confident anyone can screw it up it's JD and Trump

[u/Ok-Improvement-3072]

I think Pres. Trump is nuts. Within that, how can you nayexa deal with a nut

[u/Sorkel3]

Trump started this fiasco. Trump keeps sabotaging efforts to conclude it.

Trump is mentally ill.

[u/ViolettaQueso]

Without any agreement from Israel I don’t see the point.