US, Iran Hold Off on More Strikes After Two Weeks of Escalation
The United States has paused airstrikes against Iran after 13 days of conflict, while Iran's army announced it would also halt retaliatory actions. This lull follows a meeting between Iranian and Omani officials aimed at addressing shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint for oil. The situation remains tense, with ongoing skirmishes involving Yemen's Houthi militants and Saudi Arabia, further complicating regional energy flows.