Sara Gharaibeh and Arsalan ShahlaJul 27, 2026 – 4.48pmAmman | The US paused an almost two-week run of strikes against Iran for a second night while the Islamic Republic signalled it was refraining from any retaliatory attacks and held talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.After 13 straight nights of strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping, the US has apparently held off since late Friday without explanation or announcement, raising questions about President Donald Trump’s next move. Iran’s army on Sunday (Monday AEST) said Tehran had halted its retaliation as a result.BloombergSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
US, Iran extend pause in strikes as Oman holds Hormuz talks
After 13 straight nights of strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping, the US has apparently held off since Saturday (AEST).
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