The U.S. and Iran pause attacks on each other for a second straight day while Tehran continues talks with Oman over Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran paused attacks on each other for a second consecutive day as Tehran continued talks with Oman to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. A regional official described the pause as a 'positive signal' amid ongoing mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions, with negotiations focusing on reducing restrictions on ship transit through the strait.