Trump halts Iran strikes as Oman mediates talks in Tehran
US President Donald Trump paused strikes on Iran as Omani diplomats arrived in Tehran to negotiate reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats of further escalation.
US President Donald Trump ordered an interruption to military strikes against Iran after 13 consecutive nights of bombardments, following the arrival of an Omani delegation in Tehran. Omani diplomats are attempting to negotiate an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with regional sources suggesting a plan could be finalized over the weekend.
The pause comes amid warnings from Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia, who stated that Tehran would expand the conflict's geographic scope and deploy new combat tactics if US attacks resume. Concurrently, reports indicate Washington is evaluating a covert military operation to seize or destroy Iran's stockpiles of enriched uranium, though analysts warn such an intervention carries severe operational risks.
Sources: Point, Ukrinform
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