WASHINGTON :US President Donald Trump has ordered the American military to suspend attacks on Iran for one day, opting to give diplomacy another chance after nearly two weeks of sustained strikes, according to a US news website.
The President issued the directive on Friday instructing US forces not to launch new attacks on Iran, temporarily bringing an end to the daily strikes that have continued for almost 14 days. The halt comes amid growing international pressure for de-escalation and signals a potential shift in Washington’s approach to the ongoing confrontation.
However, the report emphasized that the pause is temporary and conditional. Should President Trump order a resumption of attacks, the US military remains fully capable of launching operations at short notice, maintaining a state of high readiness in the region.
Concurrent with the US decision, diplomatic activity has accelerated in the region. According to sources, an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday to discuss new arrangements for the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies pass.
Sources familiar with the talks indicated that negotiations have made notable progress. There is growing optimism that an agreement between Oman and Iran could be reached by the end of the week, potentially paving the way for the restoration of normal traffic through the strait, which has been a flashpoint for regional tensions.
The dual developments — the temporary US strike suspension and the Omani-mediated negotiations — have raised cautious hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough, though observers note that the situation remains fluid and highly dependent on Trump’s next moves.
