Trump administration pauses military strikes on Iran to pursue diplomacy
World · 26 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
The United States has stopped military strikes on Iran for a second day to allow space for peace talks. US Ambassador Mike Waltz said on Sunday that President Trump was "giving talks some space." The Pentagon had been bombing Iran for 13 nights before the pause. Iran also stopped its own attacks after the US halted operations.
The two countries have been fighting over control of the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route. The recent fighting had ended a ceasefire that started in June. Iran and Oman held technical talks in Tehran on Friday and Saturday about managing the strait.
Waltz said Trump has not ruled out further military action. A senior official said Trump prefers diplomacy but has shown he will act if Iran does not negotiate seriously.