The Digest:
Iran has suspended direct diplomatic communications with senior US officials, as escalating threats of American military action following violent internal protests sever already fragile channels of dialogue
Key Points:
- Iran has cut direct diplomatic contact with senior US officials.
- Communication between Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Envoy Steve Wittkof is suspended.
- The move follows renewed US threats of military action over Iran's crackdown on protests.
- Iran warned it would retaliate against US bases if attacked.
- Planned meetings on the nuclear dispute have been canceled.
- Iran’s judiciary signaled swift trials and executions for detained protesters.
- US personnel at the Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar have reportedly been advised to leave.
Source: Leadership
