Archive · 28 Jul 2026
US and Iran Pause Attacks for Third Day
The United States and Iran have paused their attacks against each other for the third day in a row.
This pause is seen as a positive sign for ongoing negotiations.
The talks are focused on managing the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran wanting to control shipping through the strait and the US supporting an alternative route.
Both sides are trying to return to an interim ceasefire deal signed in mid-June.
Despite the pause, shipping through the strait has decreased, and global energy markets remain under pressure.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the situation.
The US has also imposed a naval blockade on Iran, redirecting, disabling, and boarding several ships.
The pause in attacks has led to a rally in global stock markets and a drop in oil prices.
US and Iran pause attacks for the third consecutive day.
Negotiations are ongoing to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran wants to control shipping through the strait, while the US supports an alternative route.
Both sides aim to return to the interim ceasefire deal signed in mid-June.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased despite the pause in attacks.
- Who
- United States, Iran, Oman, Benjamin Netanyahu
- What
- Pause in attacks, negotiations, and discussions on managing the Strait of Hormuz
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, Washington
- Why
- To de-escalate tensions and discuss a compromise on managing the Strait of Hormuz
US and Allies
Iran
Management of Strait of Hormuz
US and Allies
The US supports an alternative route close to Oman's coast and opposes Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran
Iran argues the interim deal allows it to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and objects to the US-supported alternative route.
Nuclear Programme
US and Allies
The US and its allies want to address Iran's nuclear programme as part of the negotiations.
Iran
Iran has set aside discussions on its nuclear programme, focusing instead on immediate ceasefire and shipping management issues.
- Date of Pause
- Sunday
- US Ambassador
- Mike Waltz
- Iranian Spokesperson
- Esmail Baghaei
- Strait of Hormuz
- International waterway
- Interim Deal
- Signed in mid-June
- US Naval Blockade
- 12 ships redirected, 2 disabled, 2 boarded
- Netanyahu's Visit
- Tuesday
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Iranian Army Spokesman
- Mohammad Akraminia
Sources
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