In international politics, silence can sometimes speak louder than explosions. When two long-standing adversaries such as the United States and Iran pause military strikes, the world does not simpl…

A fragile lull in fighting has opened the door to diplomacy, but tensions remain high as the US and Iran weigh their next moves amid fears of a wider regional conflict

The US has paused airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of bombing as diplomatic efforts intensify to prevent a return to full-scale conflict.