US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are moving at a “rapid pace,” while both sides exchange warnings about the risk of a wider regional conflict. Trump’s comments come as Iran threatens to escalate pressure in the region, including by keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked and activating other “pressure points.” Separately, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reports that Tehran suspends dialogue with mediators, citing Israel’s expanding offensive in Lebanon. The reports also note that the conflict in Lebanon raises additional concerns, including US threats of possible strikes near Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Trump also states he has persuaded Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah to de-escalate. The summaries mention a US embassy in Lebanon saying Hezbollah accepted a US proposal for a “mutual cessation,” linking the de-escalation effort to the broader diplomatic and security posture surrounding the US-Iran dialogue.
Across the accounts, the central points are Trump’s claim of rapid progress in US-Iran talks and the simultaneous escalation risks described by Iran, alongside reporting of interruptions to mediator discussions connected to events in Lebanon.
