Trump orders halt to Iran negotiations, CNN reports

WASHINGTON, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his top envoys to stop negotiations with Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by CNN. The network reported that Trump directed his chief special representatives to suspend talks with Tehran. U.S. officials have begun informing allies of the shift in strategy, which CNN said envisions a gradual increase in pressure on Iran. The halt comes as Washington and Tehran have traded accusations and revived military options, with the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation remaining central to the dispute, CNN reported. Diplomatic efforts have stalled as both sides link any potential easing to their own conditions. No further details on the new U.S. approach were immediately available.