Iran has suspended United States peace negotiations after accusing Washington and Tel Aviv of violating the ceasefire that went into effect in early April. According to Iranian state media, Tehran terminated talks on Monday citing Israel’s military offensive in Lebanon and escalating violence in Beirut.
The announcement followed a statement from Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi: “The ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Its violation on one front is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts. The U.S. and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation.”
U.S. Central Command reported that two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces in Kuwait were intercepted hours before the suspension was announced. Earlier Monday, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about an imminent Iran deal, stating: “Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us.”
The bombing campaign launched by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets began on February 28 and has targeted over 13,000 sites, including high-ranking officials in Tehran. While a ceasefire was agreed upon in early April, recent violent exchanges between the conflicting parties have strained the truce. Reports indicate that Trump has sought to leverage Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hezbollah in efforts to salvage U.S.-Iran peace talks.
