Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran have been suspended following renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
The discussions were scheduled to continue after both countries signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing a broader peace process. However, escalating military clashes over the past two days disrupted the planned negotiations.
According to the report, both sides had agreed to pursue technical negotiations after signing the memorandum. Nevertheless, the latest exchanges of force prevented the talks from moving forward.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have remained high despite the diplomatic agreement. Consequently, both countries have continued military operations in the strategic waterway.
US forces, acting under the direction of President Donald Trump, carried out air strikes on Iranian targets. American officials said the operations responded to security threats in the region.
In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks against US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iranian authorities described the American strikes as a violation of the recently signed memorandum of understanding.
President Trump warned Iran that further escalation would carry severe consequences. He also said the United States was prepared to respond if hostilities continued.
Meanwhile, Iran strongly condemned the US military action. The country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that any further breach of the agreement would trigger a firm and decisive response.
The suspension of technical talks represents a setback for diplomatic efforts launched after the June memorandum. Although both sides had pledged to pursue dialogue, the latest military exchanges have complicated the peace process.
Neither Washington nor Tehran has announced a new date for resuming negotiations. As a result, uncertainty remains over the future of diplomatic engagement while tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz.
