The United States has suspended its military strikes against Iran after nearly two weeks of intense fighting, raising hopes that renewed diplomatic efforts could prevent a wider regional conflict.
The pause in attacks follows days of escalating exchanges between Washington and Tehran, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions over shipping routes triggered fresh hostilities after a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan collapsed.
Despite the halt in airstrikes, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to commercial shipping. Iranian state media reported that six vessels attempted to use what it described as an unauthorized route through the waterway, with one ship suffering an accident while the others turned back under Iranian naval orders.
Iran has also stopped retaliatory attacks on US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said Tehran had suspended its retaliatory operations as both sides reassess the situation.
Global oil prices fell by about four percent following the pause in hostilities, reflecting growing optimism that diplomacy could replace military confrontation.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the suspension of strikes was intended to create space for ongoing negotiations, stressing that diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran remain active.
Analysts believe the decision was influenced by several factors, including mounting economic pressure on both countries, concerns over the impact of the conflict on global energy markets, and increasing calls from international partners for a peaceful resolution.
Experts also noted that prolonged fighting had failed to force either side to change its position, while the conflict imposed heavy economic and military costs on both nations.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high over the future of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is reportedly discussing a joint management arrangement for the strategic waterway with Oman, although it remains unclear whether the proposal would be accepted by the United States or Gulf Arab states.
Regional mediators, including Qatar, Egypt, and Pakistan, are continuing efforts to secure a new ceasefire and have reportedly proposed a 10-day pause in fighting to revive negotiations.
US media have also reported that Washington is facing shortages of Patriot missile interceptors and other air-defense munitions in the Middle East. However, President Donald Trump dismissed the reports, insisting the United States has sufficient military stockpiles while emphasizing that reaching a negotiated agreement remains the preferred option.
Although military operations have temporarily subsided, observers warn that unresolved disputes over shipping, regional security, and broader political issues could quickly reignite the conflict if diplomatic efforts fail.
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