Trump sends new threat to Iran if country attempts to close Strait of Hormuz (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump threatened to 'take over' Iran if it closes the Strait of Hormuz, during tense diplomatic talks in Switzerland where Iranian negotiators temporarily withdrew but later reported progress.

• Trump threatened to 'take over' Iran if it closes the Strait of Hormuz
• Iranian negotiators temporarily withdrew from talks due to Trump's 'insults'
• Iranian foreign minister reported 'major progress' in talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar
• Talks occurred during high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Switzerland aimed at ending a war