Bloomberg reported that the US paused strikes against Iran for a second night while Iran signaled it was refraining from retaliation and held talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over Middle East energy disruptions.
After 13 straight nights of strikes aimed at degrading Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping, the US has held off since late Friday without explanation. Iran's army said Tehran had halted its retaliation. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia told state TV that the US may have devised other scenarios but the current situation is not what they desire, warning that if Americans insist on continuing, the geography of the war will expand.
Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers met in Tehran on Friday and Saturday to discuss maritime navigation through Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the talks were constructive and some progress was made, though traffic through the strait remained unchanged
After 13 straight nights of strikes aimed at degrading Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping, the US has held off since late Friday without explanation. Iran's army said Tehran had halted its retaliation. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia told state TV that the US may have devised other scenarios but the current situation is not what they desire, warning that if Americans insist on continuing, the geography of the war will expand.
Iranian and Omani deputy foreign ministers met in Tehran on Friday and Saturday to discuss maritime navigation through Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the talks were constructive and some progress was made, though traffic through the strait remained unchanged