Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02am on 26 Jul 2026,Sunday International
The United States has paused its military strikes on Iran after nearly 2 weeks of daily attacks, following President Donald Trump's decision not to approve fresh operations on Friday. Trump said Washington is holding talks with Tehran, while warning the US remains ready to resume military action if needed. Reports suggest Oman is mediating efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route. Israel remains on alert despite the pause, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, highlighting that tensions across West Asia remain high despite diplomatic efforts. (PC: HT)
