TEHRAN, June 1 — Iran has suspended talks with the United States in protest at what it says are Israel’s expanding military operations in Lebanon and continued actions in Gaza, the state-aligned Tasnim news agency reported on Monday. Tehran’s negotiating team has halted direct discussions and indirect message exchanges via mediators, Tasnim said, arguing that recent Israeli activity breaches conditions tied to the wider US‑Iran ceasefire framework.
Tasnim, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), quoted Iranian officials as saying developments in Lebanon are an essential component of any ceasefire and that Israel’s campaign constituted a violation of the agreement. Tehran has repeatedly insisted that any future understanding with Washington must include an end to Israeli operations in Gaza and Lebanon and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.
The suspension comes amid renewed tensions despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Negotiations toward a broader settlement had already been complicated by disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme, missile capabilities and wider regional security concerns, the report said.
According to Tasnim, Iran and allied groups within what it called the “Resistance Front” are discussing measures to increase pressure on Israel and its supporters. Those measures reportedly include the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, and stepped-up activity in other strategic waterways.
The developments coincide with an intensification of Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and prompted reports that the UN Security Council was expected to hold an emergency meeting. US President Donald Trump, according to the agencies, urged Americans to remain calm as tensions in the region rise.
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Publish Date: 2026-06-02 05:26:00
