US President Donald Trump has warned Iran over Hezbollah’s activities, stating that Washington could launch a larger and more decisive military strike than before if Tehran fails to control the Lebanon-based group. The warning came as the United States and Iran concluded a high-level round of talks in Switzerland that lasted approximately 82 minutes.
In a message posted on social media, Trump said Hezbollah’s increasing activities pose a threat to regional stability. He stated that the United States is prepared to take all necessary measures to protect its allies and regional security interests. According to Trump, Washington’s response would be tougher if Iran does not take effective steps to restrain Hezbollah.
The meeting in Switzerland covered several key economic and strategic issues. Iranian officials said discussions included the return of Iranian assets frozen abroad and possible relief from US sanctions on the energy sector. Iran has been seeking sanctions relief and the restoration of access to economic resources. The two sides also discussed regional security, energy supplies and measures aimed at reducing tensions.
US Vice President JD Vance said after the talks that discussions had moved in a positive direction over the previous few hours. He said significant differences remain between the United States and Iran, but keeping diplomatic channels open is an important achievement. According to Vance, President Trump wants to open a new chapter in relations between the two countries and see West Asia develop into a more stable and prosperous region in the coming years. He added that broader agreements could be possible if both sides remain committed to finding practical solutions.
Iran placed particular emphasis during the talks on the release of billions of dollars in assets that have remained frozen in various countries for years. Iranian officials said the return of those assets would provide relief to the country’s economy and support development plans. Tehran also indicated that easing restrictions on the oil and gas sector could increase Iranian energy exports to international markets. Iran signalled that it expects any future agreement to be implemented in practice rather than remain limited to written commitments.
The ongoing talks have increased diplomatic activity across the Middle East. Pakistan and Qatar are serving as mediators in the process, while Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt are closely monitoring efforts aimed at regional stability. Attention remains focused on whether negotiations between Washington and Tehran can lead to broader agreements with implications for regional politics, energy supplies and maritime trade routes.
Despite indications of progress in several areas, Hezbollah remains one of the most sensitive issues between the two sides. The United States and its allies accuse the group of contributing to regional instability, while Iran regards it as a legitimate resistance force. Rising tensions between Lebanon and Israel have added to the complexity of the issue. Trump’s latest warning underscores Washington’s continued position on Hezbollah.
The Switzerland meeting took place amid global attention on potential changes in US-Iran relations. Although decades of mistrust remain, the recent talks have raised expectations that agreement may be possible on some issues. Further developments are expected to determine whether the dialogue leads to broader diplomatic progress or remains a limited effort to reduce tensions.
