Iran suspends peace talks with the U.S. and warns of repeated blockades of the Strait of Hormuz

IPN.md

1 June 2026
17:43

Iran has announced the suspension of peace talks with the United States. According to Iranian media, the decision was prompted by Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon. Tehran also warned that it could again block traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, IPN reports.

According to Iran’s Tasnim press agency, Iran’s negotiating team stopped dialogue and the exchange of texts with the U.S. through intermediaries in protest against Israel’s military actions. Iranian officials stressed that stability in Lebanon was an essential precondition of the ceasefire, while the continued bombings represent a direct violation of the ceasefire agreements on all fronts.

Tehran has made the resumption of talks conditional on the fulfillment of several immediate demands: the complete cessation of Israeli attacks in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, and the full withdrawal of occupying forces from Lebanese territory. Until these objectives are met, Iran refuses any form of communication with the American side.

Moreover, Iran and its regional partners expressed their determination to retaliate by completely closing the Strait of Hormuz and activating new pressure points, such as the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with the stated aim of punishing Israel and its supporters.

The U.S. and Iran agreed in April on a ceasefire that is officially still in force, but the sides have failed to agree on the terms for a permanent cessation of hostilities. Free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has also not yet fully resumed after previous blockades, increasing the risk of a global economic and logistical crisis in the event of a total closure.

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Iran suspends peace talks with the U.S. and warns of repeated blockades of the Strait of Hormuz

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1 June 2026
17:43

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The Republic of Moldova and India aim to strengthen cooperation in various fields such as trade, investment, renewable energy, and education. The announcement was made by President Maia Sandu and the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, following the official meeting in Chisinau, reports IPN.

Maia Sandu stated that the discussions focused on deepening bilateral relations and achieving concrete results for the citizens of both states. “We want this relationship to bring concrete results for our people in trade, investment, energy, education and health. We wish for more and more Moldovan agri-food products to reach the Indian market”, affirmed the head of state.

The head of state also mentioned collaboration in the field of education, specifying that approximately 1,400 Indian students are currently studying at universities in the Republic of Moldova, most of them at USMF. Moreover, negotiations regarding a new cooperation agreement in higher education have been concluded, and it is due to be signed.

In turn, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, described the visit as a “historic moment” in the relations between the two states and affirmed that it reflects the strengthening of mutual trust. According to the Indian official, the two delegations agreed to intensify cooperation. Droupadi Murmu also announced that India will double the number of training courses and scholarships offered to professionals from the Republic of Moldova.

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