Iran Halts U.S. Talks Over Israel's Escalation In Lebanon, Local Media Says

Israel said it would go back to targeting Beirut as Hezbollah continued launching missiles and drones on soldiers and communities in the northern part of the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

Iranian media said on Monday that authorities halted talks with the U.S. over Israel's escalation in Lebanon and would activate its proxies to block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts.

Tasnim news agency said Tehran and the "Resistance Front," including its allies in Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq will also seek to block the Bab El Mandeb Strait to "punish" Israel and its allies.