Washington, June 1 -- Despite discussions to conclude the Middle East conflict appearing severely strained, US President Donald Trump stated that diplomatic engagements with Iran were progressing at a "rapid pace", even as Tehran's Revolutionary Guards issued warnings regarding the potential emergence of new fronts.

According to a report by Iran's Tasnim news agency, the administration in Tehran has paused its communication with intermediaries to protest the broadening military operations by Israel in Lebanon. This development coincided with Tel Aviv's announcement that it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs.

In a social media announcement, Trump shared that "Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic...