Iran and the United States maintained a pause in attacks on July 27, easing pressure on Gulf shipping and oil markets as Washington said President Donald Trump was allowing diplomatic efforts more time.

A four-day lull in Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz was seen as an opportunity to resume diplomatic talks and dial down the war, Al-Monitor’s source…

Oman mediates US-Iran talks on the Strait of Hormuz as Washington pauses strikes, with energy markets and regional security watching for a breakthrough.

The United States and Iran refrained from launching attacks for a second consecutive day as mediators worked to revive an interim ceasefire agreement after nearly two weeks of…