US-Iran war news LIVE: Iran halts strikes, Mike Waltz says Trump 'giving talks some space'
Former President Donald Trump shared AI-generated images on social media to showcase U.S. military strength against Iran, coinciding with his 2028 election campaign themes. Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait declined following a Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities, exacerbating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, oil prices have dropped as the U.S. pauses strikes on Iran, easing some regional tensions.