Just in from WSJ:
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.
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