Trump Says Iran Is 'FINISHED' After Cancelled Negotiations -- As Israeli Attacks Threaten Deal

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/06/19/trump-says-iran-is-finished-after-cancelled-negotiations---as-israeli-attacks-threaten-deal/

Published: Jun 19, 2026, 10:01am EDT, Updated: Jun 19, 2026, 10:59am EDT

President Donald Trump warned Iran is “FINISHED” and would “get no money” out of the newly signed deal with the U.S. after the two sides cancelled a meeting set for Friday in Switzerland—as the agreement appears fragile less than 48 hours after it was signed.

Trump said “we’ll play out the 60 days. They get no money, not ten cents!” referring to the 60-day period after the agreement was signed overnight Wednesday to negotiate outstanding issues, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program.

The deal included a commitment from the U.S. to lift sanctions on Iran and unfreeze Iranian assets in foreign accounts in the final agreement, to be made within 60 days.

Iran and the U.S. cancelled the first meeting of the second round of negotiations without explanation, though the White House suggested the delay was due to “logistics.”

Three unnamed diplomats told The New York Times Iran backed out because of Israel’s continued attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement Friday morning after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 47 people in Lebanon since midnight, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese health ministry, while Israel said four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.

The deal between the U.S. and Iran required military hostilities between both sides and their allies to cease on all fronts, including Lebanon, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear his country was not involved in the agreement and is not required to adhere to its terms.