Stories from Iran

Iran has stopped negotiations with the United States and vowed to completely block the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows Israeli operations in southern Lebanon and Gaza. President Trump stated he had secured a mutual ceasefire extension.

A Memorandum of Understanding for a 60-day ceasefire extension between the US and Iran has been reached. President Trump stated he anticipates an agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next week.

Preparations are underway for a summit between the United States and China, with a focus on artificial intelligence and Iran issues. Iranian media reported that negotiations have been halted, while US President Trump stated that talks should continue.

Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated during a phone call with Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, that the ties between the two nations are inseparable. The call occurred on Monday, June 1, 2026.

President Trump opposes Iran transferring highly enriched uranium to China or Russia. This uranium can be used for nuclear weapons, and it is a key demand President Trump wants Iran to give up.

Iran has suspended all communications with Israeli officials, according to Tasnim News Agency. Iran has cut off nuclear talks, citing the situation in Gaza as the reason. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has broader geopolitical ramifications. Iran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, potentially impacting oil flow to Europe. This action follows threats to destroy oil infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. The report suggests Iran is pushing back against external demands. Iran has denied that former US President Donald Trump set conditions for nuclear talks. The denial comes amid ongoing international discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program. The exact reasons for the halt were not immediately clear. The Islamic Republic's semi-official media reported the suspension of intermediary peace talks over Israel's expanded military operations in Lebanon and Gaza.

Iran's judiciary announced that Mehrdad Mohammadi-Nia and Ashkan Maleki, described as leaders of the January uprising, have been executed.

Iran has halted indirect message exchanges with the United States through mediators. This decision follows an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new high-speed assault boat named 'Rajab 27th' in Tehran.

Iranian military operators are reportedly using ChatGPT and Gemini for phishing and malware development. They are also building a domestic AI platform to circumvent sanctions. Iranian operators are employing artificial intelligence in a spear-phishing campaign.