Iran stops message exchanges with US over attacks on Lebanon – Tasnim

Iran's Tasnim News agency claimed on Monday that Iran's negotiating team is stopping message exchanges the United States (US) through mediators in protest against attacks on Lebanon.

"There will be no talks until Iran's demands on cessation of Israeli operations in Lebanon and Gaza are met," Tasnim said, per Reuters.

Market reaction

The US Dollar (USD) gathered strength against its major rivals with the immediate reaction to this headline. At the time of press, the USD Index was up 0.25% on the day at 99.20.