WASHINGTON, D.C., United States – U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military airstrikes against Iran for a second consecutive night to allow space for ongoing diplomatic negotiations, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz confirmed on Sunday.
The temporary halt in bombardment follows nearly two weeks of intense daily strikes and retaliatory exchanges that disrupted a maritime ceasefire established in June. Okay News reports that Iranian armed forces responded by suspending their own regional retaliatory operations, while bilateral technical discussions mediated by Oman took place in Tehran focusing on commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ambassador Waltz dismissed reports suggesting the operational pause was driven by depleted U.S. air defense stockpiles, insisting that American military forces retain full operational capability while keeping all strategic options open. Meanwhile, global energy markets registered heightened volatility as crude oil prices reached $100 per barrel amid public concern over energy security and maritime trade routes.
Diplomatic efforts are scheduled to intensify in the coming days, with President Trump set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday to address broader regional security arrangements.
