- Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, according to the US ambassador to the United Nations.
- Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN, stated that Trump is "giving talks some space, he's giving it a little bit of room."
- The Pentagon paused bombing operations after 13 nights of escalating strikes, with no reports of attacks by Iran on its neighbors over the weekend.
- Diplomatic negotiations to avoid a return to all-out war continued, leading to a second night of paused US strikes.
- Tehran announced it would pause its retaliatory attacks against US allies in the region.
- Senior officials in the Trump administration warned about dwindling munitions stockpiles that could affect military operations.
- Negotiations between senior diplomats from Iran and Oman were reported to be ongoing to prevent a return to war.
President Donald Trump has paused military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day, aiming to create space for diplomatic negotiations.47
"He's giving talks some space, he's giving it a little bit of room," said U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.2
The Pentagon's decision follows 13 nights of escalating strikes, with no reports of Iranian attacks on its neighbors over the weekend.3
A senior official in Trump's administration emphasized that the president "has always been clear that his preference is diplomacy, but he has shown Iran what will happen if they fail to come to the table in a serious way."
Meanwhile, Tehran announced it would pause its retaliatory operations against U.S. allies, with army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia stating, "Our strategy has essentially been retaliatory, we have also halted our retaliatory operations."5
Senior officials have warned Trump about dwindling munitions stockpiles, which could hinder a sustained military campaign.6
“I wouldn’t go that far at all. The president is keeping all options on the table,” Waltz said when asked if Trump was ruling out further strikes.
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with senior diplomats from Iran and Oman reportedly negotiating to reopen vital waterways, while Iran demands payment and control over shipping routes.
“We’re talking to [the Iranians] right now,” Trump stated, indicating a serious approach to negotiations as tensions remain high.
“Tehran announced it would pause its 'retaliatory' attacks against US allies, mirroring the US halt after 13 nights of strikes. Meanwhile, warnings from the US military chief about dwindling Patriot missile interceptors and Tomahawk cruise missiles have been reported, and talks continue over reopening the vital waterway.”
The Guardian
