Iran has suspended indirect talks with the United States, adding new pressure to an already tense regional situation. NBC News reported that Iranian officials linked the decision to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and said communication would remain paused unless military operations stop.
The talks had been taking place through mediators rather than direct meetings between U.S. and Iranian officials. In the NBC News report, Iranian officials said discussions should not continue while Israeli operations in Lebanon and Gaza are ongoing, and while Israeli forces remain in areas of Lebanon that Iran considers occupied.
The move comes as several conflicts remain active across the region. Iran has connected the talks to broader security concerns involving Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen, and Iraq.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had not been formally told that Iran was suspending talks. He later said discussions with Iran were still continuing.
The situation remains sensitive because the talks are tied to regional security, shipping routes, and efforts to avoid a wider conflict.