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Trump pauses US strikes on day thirteen for diplomacy
Economic Times··26 Jul
Donald Trump halted United States military strikes on day thirteen to allow room for diplomacy with Iran, according to reporting. An Omani delegation travelled to Tehran as mediators sought progress around the Strait of Hormuz. The pause follows nearly two weeks of active operations, suggesting Washington is testing whether talks can reduce escalation while keeping leverage on the table.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Oil and shipping costs may stabilise briefly if the strike pause holds.
- Indian energy imports remain sensitive to Hormuz disruptions during US-Iran tensions.
- Markets often react quickly to whether pauses become talks or resume fighting.
What's Happening
- Trump halted US military strikes on day thirteen for diplomatic space.
- An Omani delegation went to Tehran amid Hormuz-focused negotiations.
- Economic Times reported the pause after nearly two weeks of operations.
Oman as Mediator in US Iran Crises
- Oman has historically hosted back-channel talks between Washington and Tehran.
- Strait of Hormuz security affects global energy prices and Asian importers.
- Prior conflicts show strike pauses often precede rather than guarantee settlements.
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