Iran and the United States have paused their attacks, offering Gulf shipping and global oil markets a respite after weeks of escalating strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.

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…

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…

Oil prices fall as US and Iran pause their attacks for a second straight day