US pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too

The United States and Iran paused attacks for a second consecutive day, with both sides signaling a potential return to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. Efforts to de-escalate tensions include discussions on managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though unresolved issues like Iran’s nuclear program remain. A regional official described the pause as a 'positive signal' amid ongoing mediation.