U.S. and Iran extend pause in strikes as Oman holds Hormuz talks

DUBAI/WASHINGTON – The U.S. paused an almost two-week run of strikes against Iran for a second night while the Islamic Republic signaled it was refraining from any retaliatory attacks and held talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.

After 13 straight nights of strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping, the U.S. has apparently held off since late Friday without explanation or announcement, raising questions about President Donald Trump’s next move. Iran’s army on Sunday said Tehran had halted its retaliation as a result.

“The U.S. may have devised other scenarios for the coming days, but the current situation is not what they desire,” spokesman Mohammad Akraminia told state TV. “If the Americans insist on continuing the war and airstrikes, the geography of the war will expand.”