U.S.-Iran Strike Pause

The U.S. and Iran have halted attacks for a second day while diplomacy advances.

Oil slides 5% as Iran reportedly signals halt to attacks if U.S. pause holds

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

Trump Ramps Up Threats Against Iran Despite Pause in Strikes

Summary

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The United States and Iran went a second straight day Sunday without new attacks after 13 consecutive nights of U.S. bombing, with a Pentagon official saying U.S. operations were “on hold.” U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump paused strikes to give negotiations “some space,” while saying military action remains an option. Iran’s army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said Tehran had halted its retaliatory attacks during the pause. Diplomats were trying to revive talks on an interim ceasefire, and oil prices fell as supply concerns eased.

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Diplomatic Crossroads

The pause has created a narrow decision point between renewed negotiations and further military action. A durable off-ramp is possible, but Trump’s choices are constrained and serious obstacles still stand in the way of de-escalation.