Iran Declares 60-Day US‑Iran Negotiation Deadline Null and Void

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced that the 60‑day negotiation deadline established in the June memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington has been declared null and void, citing “violations” by the United States. The statement comes amid a broader diplomatic effort to resolve the stalled talks, which originally aimed to secure a lasting settlement in the region.

In related developments, U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed a desire to see the beginning of Hamas’s disarmament within 30 days. Kushner’s remarks follow the U.S. administration’s recent push for a rapid cease‑fire and the disarmament of militant groups in Gaza, a key component of the broader peace framework being negotiated.

The latest statements underscore the growing tension between the two sides and signal a potential shift in the pace and focus of negotiations. While Tehran insists that U.S. breaches invalidate the agreed timetable, Washington’s officials remain focused on achieving a swift disarmament process, indicating that the diplomatic landscape remains fluid and subject to rapid change.