Iran, US hold fire as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones
AFPMore on this topicDrones attack Iran’s neighbours as Tehran appears to test Donald Trump’s latest pauseAfter Trump calls off bombing, Iran signals it will halt strikes as long as US doesSee more onIranUnited StatesSaudi ArabiaIran war
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:26:23 +0800 |
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Iran, US hold fire as Saudi Arabia intercepts dronesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFighting between the longtime foes has paused since July 25 after thirteen nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic republic. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jul 28, 2026, 12:26 AMUpdated Jul 28, 2026, 12:26 AMSet as preferred sourceIRAN – Iran and the United States held their fire for a third consecutive day on July 27, though American ally Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted a drone attack launched by Tehran-backed groups in Iraq.Fighting between the longtime foes has paused since early Saturday after thirteen nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic republic sparked by a breakdown in diplomacy over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump’s UN envoy had…
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