Iran freezes mediated talks with US as Lebanon tensions rise and Hormuz looms

Iran says it is suspending all mediated exchanges with the US over what it calls ongoing Israeli operations in Lebanon, signaling a hardening stance and threats to close the Strait of Hormuz as talks on extending the ceasefire and related deals stall. It’s unclear if all dialogue is fully halted or just mediated channels, while previous efforts for a 60-day ceasefire extension and nuclear talks hang in the balance.