Hopes of return to diplomacy as US-Iran hold fire for third day
Summary
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan working to restart talks. President Donald Trump confirmed ongoing discussions with Iran, while Iranian officials said no direct negotiations have yet begun.Key Facts
- The US and Iran have halted attacks for three days amid efforts to resume diplomacy.
- Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan are helping both sides communicate.
- President Trump said Iran requested a meeting and talks are happening.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies direct peace talks have started.
- The conflict escalated after Iran fired at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US strikes targeted Iranian coastal sites before the pause.
- Iran and Iran-backed groups attacked US bases in the region, killing some US service members.
- A previous agreement aimed to stop fighting but interpretations differ, especially about shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran wants mandatory tolls for ships passing through the strait; Oman has proposed voluntary fees.
- The US military has taken actions to secure ships passing through the area during the tensions.
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