Iran has suspended its retaliatory military strikes after the United States paused its air campaign, raising hopes that the conflict could shift toward diplomacy after nearly two weeks of intense fighting.
US President Donald Trump dismissed reports suggesting the US military is running low on ammunition, insisting that American stockpiles remain sufficient for any future operations.
Key Developments
Iran halted retaliatory attacks after the US paused its bombing campaign.
Oil prices fell by about 4% as markets reacted positively to the temporary reduction in hostilities.
Iran's state media reported that six ships attempting to pass through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz were intercepted or forced to turn back after allegedly disabling their tracking systems.
Shipping traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait has slowed following Houthi attacks and the group's announced naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
Israeli military operations intensified across the occupied West Bank, with more than 120 Palestinians reportedly arrested in the past two days.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on the international community to take urgent action to stop the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank.
Syria's Position
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria has no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon. However, he expressed support for strengthening Lebanese state institutions and said Damascus remains open to discussions with Israel, provided Israel withdraws to the 1974 disengagement lines.
While the current pause in fighting has eased immediate tensions, analysts warn that the situation remains fragile and could change quickly if either side resumes military operations.

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