Washington, June 2: Iranian media has claimed that negotiations regarding a ceasefire with the United States have been halted. In response to these claims, President Donald Trump announced that discussions with Iran are still ongoing.
President Trump stated on Truth Social, “Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are progressing rapidly.”
In another social media post, he mentioned, “I had a very good conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. No troops will go to Beirut, and any troops en route have already been sent back. Similarly, I had very productive talks with Hezbollah through high-ranking representatives, and they agreed that all hostilities will cease, meaning Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel.”
Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim reported on Monday that Tehran’s negotiating team has stopped communicating with the U.S. via mediators due to attacks on Lebanon.
The news agency also stated that Iran and its Resistance Front, which includes its Shia allies in Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq, have devised a plan to punish Israel and its supporters by completely blocking the Strait of Hormuz and activating other fronts, including Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
If Iran’s proxy Houthis open a new front in Yemen, a clear target will be the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping chokepoint that controls maritime traffic toward the Suez Canal.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi referred to Israeli operations in Lebanon on Monday, stating, “There is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts. The U.S. and Israel are responsible for any consequences of these violations.”
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