US and Iran pause attacks for second day amid ceasefire talks

The United States halted its airstrikes against Iran for a second consecutive day on Sunday, and Tehran reported a reciprocal pause, as diplomatic channels worked to revive negotiations on an interim cease‑fire. The cease‑fire talks have been strained by a series of recent exchanges of fire that have eroded earlier progress toward de‑escalation.

The pause follows a nearly two‑week escalation that began after Iran fired at commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. strikes on Iranian coastal facilities and infrastructure. Officials did not disclose the specific reasons for the latest U.S. suspension of attacks, but the mutual cessation of hostilities is being presented as a potential step toward restoring dialogue and preventing further escalation in the region.