WANA (Jun 02) – While some Western officials and media outlets continue to portray communications between Iran and the United States as ongoing and progressing, an informed source has stated that the exchange of messages between Tehran and Washington has, in fact, been suspended for at least several days.

 

According to the source, the indirect communications aimed at reaching what has been described as an “initial memorandum of understanding” between Iran and the United States are currently on hold. The claim comes despite comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday night, in which he asserted that talks with Iran were moving forward rapidly.

 

The source said that Iran’s most recent message to Washington was related to Lebanon and received significant international attention. On Monday, Iran warned that any Israeli attack on Beirut would be considered a violation of the ceasefire and would prompt a response from Tehran.

 

Following that warning, a phone call took place between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The news outlet Axios described the conversation as “tense.” However, Trump later characterized the call as constructive in a post on Truth Social and stated that Israeli forces would not move into Beirut.

 

At the same time, Israeli media reported that plans for an attack on Beirut had been put on hold. The reports came after Netanyahu had reportedly ordered airstrikes on Dahieh, a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital.

 

According to the source, the message exchanges between Iran and the United States, conducted through Pakistani mediation, are part of a broader effort to end the conflict and could potentially create an opportunity for renewed discussions on the nuclear issue.

 

Meanwhile, CNN reported two days ago that Trump had once again introduced tougher conditions for reaching an initial understanding with Iran. Tehran has consistently maintained that what it describes as excessive demands by the United States remain a major obstacle to diplomatic progress.