Iran suspends or halts indirect talks with the United States after Israel expands its military offensive in Lebanon, according to multiple reports citing Iranian officials and government-aligned media. Iran’s state-linked outlet Tasnim says Tehran stops indirect message exchanges and pauses talks in protest as Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon. Several outlets also report that Iran links the decision to demands that Israel halt fighting in Lebanon.
At the same time, fighting continues across southern Lebanon, including renewed clashes involving Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The reports describe Washington as seeking to de-escalate, including references to a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon. However, Iran says there is “no tangible” or no recent progress in the talks and points to ongoing attacks.
One outlet notes that U.S. President Donald Trump says negotiations continue despite Iran’s suspension. Overall, the accounts depict a breakdown in communication and growing distrust between Tehran and Washington as the Lebanon front intensifies, complicating efforts to reach an interim arrangement.
