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Trump wants to give U.S.-Iran talks ‘some space’ as he weighs escalation, aide says

Elena Rostova
Elena Rostova
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Commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz viewed from the coast of Musandam, Oman.

The United States military has paused bombing raids on Iran following 13 consecutive days of strikes. This military break comes as the administration evaluates the state of ongoing diplomatic talks between the two nations.

President Donald Trump is considering his next moves regarding the conflict. While the strikes have stopped for now, the administration continues to weigh potential escalation against Iran. Reports from Sunday indicate the White House prefers to provide the current negotiation process with some room to move.

Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz confirmed the focus remains on managing the situation carefully. The pause in hostilities follows weeks of high tension and warnings from the White House regarding the scope of American military campaigns in the region. Observers are watching to see if this diplomatic window produces a lasting change or if military operations will resume in the coming days.

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Did the U.S. end its bombing campaign against Iran?+
The U.S. military has paused bombing raids after 13 consecutive days of strikes.
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The administration wants to provide space for ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz commented on the strategy.
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Elena Rostova
Elena Rostova
Elena Rostova is a senior correspondent focusing on World politics and US international affairs.