Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks
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Iran announced a halt to retaliatory strikes against US allies in the Middle East, while the US signaled willingness for talks. The pause follows a period of missile strikes that disrupted Gulf shipping and oil markets. This development provides a temporary respite and opens the door for diplomatic negotiations between the two countries.
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Iran halted retaliatory attacks against Washington’s allies in the Middle East.
Iran has halted retaliatory attacks against Washington's allies in the Middle East.
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Iran has halted retaliatory attacks against Washington's allies in the Middle East.
South China Morning Post- Iran halted retaliatory attacks against Washington’s allies in the Middle East.
- US signals willingness for talks via UN envoy.
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Loaded language removedIran and the United States held their fire on Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump’s UN envoy said the president was “giving talks some space”.
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Iran has halted retaliatory attacks against Washington's allies in the Middle East.
South China Morning PostThe United States and Iran held their fire on Monday.
South China Morning PostGulf shipping and the oil industry received a respite from missile strikes.
South China Morning Post