A pause in US strikes, continued blockade pressure, rising oil prices, and fresh Iran–Oman talks reshape the latest US‑Iran crisis dynamics

"Smoke has been seen coming from a Saudi Arabian oil refinery..."

The US military halted strikes against Iran as Oman and Qatar pursue a diplomatic pause to hostilities in the Middle East. US Central Command (CENTCOM) did not announce military…

WASHINGTON -- The US military has paused strikes on Iran, local media reported, though explanations for the halt remain divergent.