US and Iran pause hostilities amid diplomatic efforts
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United States and Iran
Persian Gulf / Strait of Hormuz
July 2026
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The US and Iran have paused strikes for a second consecutive day. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with an Omani delegation visiting Tehran. Both sides maintain aggressive rhetoric despite the pause.
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