Iran halts talks with US - NYT

Iran has ceased negotiations with the United States and announced that it will no longer participate in ceasefire talks. This was reported by the NYT, citing sources, according to UNN.

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According to three senior officials, Iran has ceased negotiations with the United States, informing Pakistan that it will no longer participate in ceasefire talks.

Additionally

Reuters wrote that Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for "empty promises."

Prior to this, American leader Donald Trump issued a harsh threat to Iran, stating that "an entire civilization will perish tonight" as the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz approached.

Recall

Earlier, Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and other civilian infrastructure, stating that the country would face dire consequences if it did not open the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday. Trump had previously set several deadlines that were subsequently changed.

The President and the White House dismissed concerns that striking such infrastructure could be a war crime.