United States and Iran halt military operations for second consecutive day
World · 26 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
The United States has stopped military attacks on Iran for a second day, and Iran has also held back its own operations. Both countries are now talking instead of fighting.
No American strikes have been reported since Friday. Iran has also stopped attacking U.S. allies in the Middle East. President Trump approved the pause to give diplomats time to negotiate.
Iran and Oman held technical talks in Tehran on Friday and Saturday. The discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. In June, the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to stop fighting and reopen the strait.