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Iran says it will halt strikes if U.S. bombing pause holds; Waltz cites diplomacy space
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What we know
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday that Iran would halt its own attacks as long as the United States did the same, describing the standing doctrine as “attack for attack.” The Pentagon had suspended its 13-night bombing campaign late Friday; no U.S. attacks were reported Saturday or Sunday.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Trump was “giving talks some space.” Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said retaliatory operations had also been halted. CENTCOM stressed the naval blockade of Iran remained in full effect.
What's confirmed
- Iranian official to Reuters: halt if U.S. halt holds (Reuters).
- Second day without U.S./Iran strikes after 13-night campaign (Reuters; Al Jazeera; BBC).
- Waltz: diplomacy space (CBS; BBC).
- CENTCOM: blockade still fully in effect (Al Jazeera).
What's still developing
- Whether Oman technical talks in Tehran produce a Hormuz management text during the lull.