One step away from disaster? – Iran cuts off direct diplomacy with U.S.

Iran has cut off direct communications with the U.S. over President Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization” Monday morning, though talks with cease-fire mediators continue, Middle Eastern officials said. The move has temporarily complicated efforts to make a deal by Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline Tuesday but hasn’t ended the talks, the officials said.

One of the officials said Iran intended to send a signal of disapproval and defiance by severing communications. It is unclear if direct talks will resume before the deadline. The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

The move came ahead of a Tuesday deadline set by Trump for a potential agreement, complicating efforts to reach a deal but not ending ongoing negotiations, according to The New York Times, citing three Iranian officials.

Officials said indirect talks through ceasefire mediators are continuing despite the suspension of direct contact, according to the reporting, which was largely confirmed by The Wall Street Journal.

One official said Iran’s decision was intended to send “a signal of disapproval and defiance” in response to the threat, according to the outlet.

It remains unclear whether direct communication between Tehran and Washington will resume before the deadline.

...Trump's threat to "destroy Iranian civilization" goes beyond any military conflict.

Does Trump want to blow up the entire Middle East?

Does Trump want the end of Israel and the end of the Persian Gulf?

If so, then both Israel and the Gulf states have only hours to avert catastrophe! Wake up!

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