US-Iran peace talks falter as Tehran pulls out of negotiations

WorldPolitics
2 Jun 2026 • 1:02 AM MYT
The Independent
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US-Iran peace talks falter as Tehran pulls out of negotiations

  • Iran has withdrawn from negotiations with the United States to end the war, citing Israel's intensified military operations in Lebanon as the reason.
  • Iranian officials warned that their armed forces' patience has limits and threatened to block key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz to retaliate against Israel and its allies.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered further attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs and expanded ground operations in Lebanon, prompting an evacuation order for residents.
  • US forces intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American personnel in Kuwait, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming responsibility for striking a US-used air base.
  • Despite diplomatic efforts, including a US proposal for gradual de-escalation, the peace process remains fragile, with Iran criticising the US negotiating stance and hostilities continuing.

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