US president orders halt to military strikes against Iran, reports say
US President Donald Trump has instructed the military to halt air strikes against Iran to allow space for diplomacy, ending nearly two weeks of daily bombardments.
US President Donald Trump has instructed the American military to halt air strikes against Iran to allow space for diplomatic efforts, according to media reports citing informed sources. The directive resulted in the first night without US bombardments on Iranian territory following nearly two weeks of continuous action.
Washington initiated the military campaign earlier this month after accusing Iranian forces of targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had routinely approved daily attack plans over a 13-day period before withholding authorization on Friday.
Neither Washington nor Tehran has issued an official statement clarifying whether the pause signals a lasting ceasefire or a temporary halt to hostilities.
Sources: Ukrinform, Point.
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