U.S., Iran continue weekend pause on strikes as Houthis create friction in Red Sea region

The U.S. paused an almost two-week run of strikes against Iran for a second night while the Islamic Republic signalled it was refraining from any retaliatory attacks and held talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. After striking Iran for 13 days, the U.S. has apparently held off since late Friday without any explanation…