Tehran suspended negotiations via mediators with US, Iranian media says

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:02]Iran has suspended all exchanges with the US via mediators on Monday, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, as the two sides remained apart on a deal to extend the ceasefire and end the war.

[00:00:16]The decision was made over what the news agency said were continuing crimes of Israel in Lebanon.

[00:00:22]The Iran has demanded a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, according to the news agency.

[00:00:29]Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said earlier on Monday that a violation on one front of the ceasefire is a violation on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

[00:00:41]The two sides had been working toward a 60-day memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire and open nuclear talks.

[00:00:50]The deal was awaiting final approval from both US President Donald Trump and Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.