The United States and Iran have extended a pause in military strikes for a second consecutive night, halting an almost two-week campaign that targeted Iran’s capacity to disrupt commercial shipping.
The cessation of hostilities coincides with diplomatic efforts led by Oman, which is hosting talks aimed at stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz corridor.
The development marks a significant shift from the escalating military exchanges reported earlier in the week.
Iran has signaled it is refraining from retaliatory attacks, creating a temporary de-escalation in a conflict that had severely threatened global energy flows.
The pause follows 13 straight nights of strikes, during which tanker traffic through the strategic chokepoint hit multi-month lows as insurers and shipping companies rerouted vessels to avoid the heightened risk zone.
The development marks a significant shift from the escalating military exchanges reported earlier in the week.
While the pause is not yet a formal ceasefire, it provides a critical window for diplomatic resolution.