Washington, United States / Tehran, Iran – Web Desk: The United States and Iran have temporarily halted military strikes following two days of intense aerial and missile exchanges, raising fresh hopes for renewed diplomatic engagement.
According to international media reports, mediation efforts led by Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman have helped reduce tensions in the Middle East, creating momentum for the possible resumption of US-Iran negotiations.
Sources familiar with the diplomatic initiative said the mediators are urging both sides to refrain from further military action and return to the negotiating table. The proposed talks are expected to focus on key issues, including maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and broader regional security concerns.
Earlier, the United States carried out strikes targeting military facilities, missile launch sites, drone installations, and locations near Tehran. US officials said the operations were launched in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and were aimed at reducing threats to international maritime navigation.
Iran, however, condemned the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty and responded with missile and drone attacks targeting US military bases in Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait, according to Iranian officials.
Iran’s Health Ministry reported that the two-day US strikes killed 14 people and injured 78 others, while residential areas in southern port cities also sustained damage.
Despite the recent escalation, US President Donald Trump indicated that the door to diplomacy remains open if Iran is prepared to engage in serious negotiations. Iranian officials, however, reiterated that meaningful talks cannot take place while military pressure continues.
The latest diplomatic developments come as global markets closely monitor the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route whose stability directly impacts energy prices, international trade, and regional security.
