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Washington pauses Iran strikes after 13-day campaign
PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2026, 9:09 PM ET
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The United States halted air and missile strikes on Iran for the first time in nearly two weeks, ending a 13-day run of daily attacks. According to Axios, President Donald Trump on Friday declined to authorize a new strike package that had been presented by military planners, after previously approving operations each afternoon. The White House has not clarified whether this is a temporary pause or a potential shift in strategy. The decision coincided with an Omani delegation’s arrival in Tehran for talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran-aligned Houthi forces continued attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Past 13 days, daily US strikes continue
- Friday, Trump declines authorizing new strikes
- Friday, Axios reports presidential halt order
- Friday, Omani delegation arrives in Tehran
- This weekend, Oman-Iran deal anticipated
- Today, Trump signals preference for negotiated deal
- Today, Houthis hit Aramco sites in Jizan
- Today, missiles targeting Yanbu facilities intercepted
News Intelligence
- The pause in strikes could mean a shift in US-Iran relations. If talks succeed, tensions might ease. That could affect gas prices and Middle East travel safety. Keep an eye on the news this weekend.
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