US Pauses Planned Strikes on Iran Amid Deal Talks

US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of a planned 10-to-14-day military campaign against Iran following requests from Tehran and regional states to rapidly negotiate a deal. Trump stated that the agreement must include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Iran’s nuclear program, noting that Israel supports the pause. The sudden de-escalation follows US State Department warnings for citizens to leave the Middle East and reciprocal Iranian threats to…