US and Iran pause military strikes to facilitate negotiations
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Donald Trump, Iranian Government
Strait of Hormuz, Middle East
July 24-26, 2026
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US and Iran have paused military strikes for three days to allow for friendly negotiations. President Trump expressed optimism for an end to the conflict, though Tehran denies direct talks. The conflict, which began in February, has resulted in over 600 US military injuries and dozens of Iranian deaths.
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