Iran halted indirect talks with United States, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon and Gaza
Iran announced a pause in indirect negotiations with the United States, linking the decision to Israeli military actions in both Lebanon and Gaza, and made additional statements about regional security and diplomatic conditions.
Iran halted indirect talks with the United States, saying the decision was because of Israeli actions in Lebanon and because of Israeli actions in Gaza, according to multiple news outlets.
Iran also said it would block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as reported by Middle East Eye.
Iranian Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei said Israel's violations of the Lebanon ceasefire jeopardized the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, bluesky reported.
Hossein Ghorbanzadeh said Iran would not resume talks with the United States if the war in Lebanon continues, according to TASS.
Iran said there was "no point" in U.S. peace talks after a strike in Beirut, al-Monitor reported.
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