- Donald Trump threatened to "take over" Iran if the country attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz again.
- The threat was issued during a weekend of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Switzerland aimed at ending a war, amidst Iran's restriction of maritime traffic.
- Trump reportedly told Iranian officials that closing the strait would result in them "not having a country" and the US taking over the rest of it.
- The initial round of talks faced a "difficult" start, with Iranian negotiators temporarily withdrawing due to Trump's "insults".
- Despite the public bluster, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi later reported "major progress" in the talks, crediting Pakistan and Qatar's mediation.
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