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Following on from his remarks in TV interviews, US President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to insist that diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran are ongoing.

"Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote, without elaborating.

The social media post came amid uncertainty over talks on June 1.

Iranian news agency Tasnim reported earlier that Iran would stop taking part in exchanges of texts through intermediaries, a move that appeared connected to increased Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Iranian proxy Hezbollah.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning what it said were cease-fire violations by Israel - and adding that Washington was responsible for "the consequences and impacts of this situation."

Then, in a separate Truth Social post, Trump said he had spoken with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, through intermediaries, with Hezbollah.

"Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel," he wrote.

Source: https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-war-us-hormuz-oil- blockade-gulf-israel/33640284.html?lbis=456937