Negotiations between the United States and Iran are continuing at a "rapid pace," according to U.S. President Donald Trump. However, the situation surrounding a potential agreement remains uncertain. According to the Tasnim news agency, Iran has suspended indirect contacts with U.S. representatives due to ongoing Israeli operations in Lebanon. Reports of extensive damage to U.S. military facilities in the region are also influencing the negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that consultations with Iran are ongoing. "Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," he wrote. The statement came as Iranian media reported a different signal from Tehran. According to the Tasnim news agency, Iran has suspended indirect talks and communication with U.S. officials regarding a proposed agreement aimed at extending a ceasefire and resuming shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's move is reportedly a reaction to ongoing Israeli operations in Lebanon. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most sensitive points in the entire conflict, as it is a key route for global energy transportation. Therefore, any agreement between Washington and Tehran would have significant military, diplomatic, and economic implications.

According to information published by the TASS news agency, the proposed agreement also includes a provision that any agreement should subsequently be formalized by a resolution of the UN Security Council. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the parties are still in the stage of discussing basic principles. "We are still at the stage of discussing basic principles," he said, adding that the fourteen sections of the document only outline the main provisions of a possible agreement.

Baghaei also emphasized that Iran does not consider a UN Security Council resolution to be a real guarantee of an agreement. According to him, previous experiences show that the United States has "easily ignored" similar resolutions in the past. The Iranian side is therefore signaling that it requires a broader and more reliable mechanism than just a formal confirmation of the agreement at the UN.

Tensions are also being heightened by reports of damage to U.S. military facilities. According to TASS, which cites a BBC analysis based on images and videos, the Iranian military has damaged at least 20 U.S. military facilities in eight countries in the Middle East since the beginning of the conflict in February. The attacks reportedly targeted facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain, and Oman.

The report also mentions damage to three THAAD system batteries in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, as well as attacks on U.S. refueling and reconnaissance aircraft in Saudi Arabia. According to the BBC, the extent of the damage is difficult to quantify precisely. The Pentagon reportedly estimated the cost of Operation Epic Fury at $29 billion in May, with a significant portion of that amount related to repairs or replacement of damaged equipment.

The diplomatic aspect of the conflict remains extremely fragile. While Trump speaks of a rapid pace of negotiations, Iran is also suggesting that without concrete guarantees and a change in the regional situation, the path to an agreement may not be open.

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