Iran Suspends Indirect Talks With U.S. Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict in Lebanon
Iran has stopped all message exchange with the United States, including ongoing talks, in response to Israel's expanded offensive in Lebanon. The suspension was reported by Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps according to the Jerusalem Post. Oil prices rose sharply as Israeli troops moved deeper into Lebanon and after U.S.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran has halted message exchange with the United States in protest of Israel's military activity in Lebanon. The halt applies to ongoing talks between the two countries. Tasnim News Agency reported the decision on behalf of Iranian authorities and described the move as an immediate halt to the channel.
The agency stated that the suspension is a direct response to Israel's military activity in Lebanon. Israel expanded its offensive in Lebanon as the diplomatic channel closed.
Com. The United States hit targets in Iran during the same period. U.S. strikes on Iran and described them as self-defense strikes on Iranian radar.
Oil prices climbed in early Asian trading on Monday. 18 per barrel. The price gains reflected concerns that the broader Middle East conflict is moving toward escalation.
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