US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day
We have also halted our retaliatory operations,” Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said, according to the AFP news agency.However, like the US, Iran was also sure to maintain its bullish rhetoric, with Akraminia warning that the conflict would widen further if the US continues its attacks. The Tasmin News Agency reported that the ship struck a mine after leaving the Iranian-approved route.Control over the Strait of Hormuz is a point of contention between the US and Iran.
- ▪We have also halted our retaliatory operations,” Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said, according to the AFP news agency.However, like the US, Iran was also sure to maintain its bullish rhetoric, with Akraminia warning that the con
- ▪The Tasmin News Agency reported that the ship struck a mine after leaving the Iranian-approved route.Control over the Strait of Hormuz is a point of contention between the US and Iran.
8 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Iran War Day 149: U.S. and Iran Pause Strikes for Second Night — The American Conservative
- ▪ US pauses Iran attacks for second night after Trump advised to halt bombing — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ The U.S. and Iran pause attacks on each other for a second straight day while Tehran continues talks with Oman over Hormuz — Fortune
- ▪ US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too - AP News — "site:apnews.com technology" - Google News
- ▪ U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day With Both Sides Holding Off on Strikes — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ US, Iran Extend Pause in Strikes as Oman Holds New Hormuz Talks - Bloomberg.com — "site:bloomberg.com" - Google News
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NewsUS and Iran hit pause on strikes for second dayThe relative calm comes amid reports of renewed efforts to restore diplomatic talks.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS Central Command says on July 25, 2026, that this image shows operations enforcing the US naval blockade against Iran [Screengrab/Handout/CENTCOM via AFP]By AFPPublished On 26 Jul 202626 Jul 2026The United States and Iran have pressed pause on what had been an escalating conflict for a second day.Reports on Sunday said neither the US nor Iran had launched strikes for a second day in a row.
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