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- Published: Sun Jul 26, 2026, 7:18 AM
US, Iran halt strikes as Trump gives space to talks
By:Salma El OmlaSupreeta BalasubramanianPoojaraj Maniyeri- Share:
Key Events
11:12 PM,Jul 26, 2026
Iran's FM spokesperson says US, Iran exchanging messages
8:10 PM,Jul 26, 2026
Identities of US service members killed in strikes on July 17
2:30 PM,Jul 26, 2026
Kuwait Airways denies flight cancellation rumours
1:43 PM,Jul 26, 2026
Iran army says halted retaliatory attacks as US holds fire
11:14 AM,Jul 26, 2026
India warns seafarers working on vessels in Black Sea
10:47 AM,Jul 26, 2026
Iran says progress in Oman talks on Hormuz strait management
10:27 AM,Jul 26, 2026
4 Indians onboard vessel hit in Ukraine's Odesa Port
8:15 AM,Jul 26, 2026
White House says Trump keeps Iran options open despite military pause
7:51 AM,Jul 26, 2026
US redirects 12 commercial vessels attempting to bypass Iran blockade
7:45 AM,Jul 26, 2026
Vance raises concerns over US munitions stockpiles amid conflict
7:35 AM,Jul 26, 2026
Trump holds off on escalating attacks against Iran
7:24 AM,Jul 26, 2026
Iran accuses Ukraine of striking commercial ship in Caspian Sea
7:21 AM,Jul 26, 2026
US halts nightly strikes for first time after 13-day campaign
Summary
- US paused Iran strikes after 13-day campaign; escalation plans were put on hold
- Iran said retaliation had stopped but warned war could expand
- Iran-Oman talks focused on Strait of Hormuz tensions
- US redirected 12 commercial vessels amid blockade concerns
- Four Indians were affected after vessel attack at Ukraine’s Odesa Port
- Kuwait Airways denied flight cancellation rumours
- Trump said he was giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room': US ambassador to UN
11:14 PM, Jul 26, 2026 11:12 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran's FM spokesperson says US, Iran exchanging messages
9:39 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Qatar PM discuss developments
9:20 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Pakistan Deputy PM, IAEA's Grossi call
9:03 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Qatar, Turkey FMs discuss regional developments
8:29 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered'
8:10 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Identities of US service members killed in strikes on July 17
7:28 PM, Jul 26, 2026 US bombing in Iran paused because of Omani officials' visit: CBS
6:54 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Lebanese, French presidents discuss regional situation
6:05 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Gas facility fire worsens Bangladesh energy crunch
6:01 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Heavy damage in Lebanon
5:49 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Weekend lull in fighting
5:28 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran to halt attacks as long as US maintains pause: Source to Reuters
5:15 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Trump giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room': US ambassador to UN
5:02 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Lebanon continues to report intermittent Israeli strikes: AFP
4:40 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Kuwait denies WSJ report of military operations against Iran
4:18 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Hormuz: Tasnim
4:08 PM, Jul 26, 2026 UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest: BBC
3:47 PM, Jul 26, 2026 F1 moves Bahrain GP to Malaysia
2:40 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Lebanon army condemns Israeli attacks preventing deployment in south
2:30 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Kuwait Airways denies flight cancellation rumours
2:02 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Yemen's Houthis claim they downed Saudi reconnaissance drone
1:43 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran army says halted retaliatory attacks as US holds fire
1:32 PM, Jul 26, 2026 UKMTO reports incident in southern Red Sea
1:05 PM, Jul 26, 2026 IRGC says Britain would be 'legitimate target' if it backs US
12:38 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Why is Trump holding back on Iran escalation?
12:21 PM, Jul 26, 2026 GCC envoys meet US lawmakers to discuss regional security
12:00 PM, Jul 26, 2026 Bahrain FM, Ukrainian counterpart discuss regional developments
11:37 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iraq-Kuwait main land crossing reopens after attack
11:14 AM, Jul 26, 2026 India warns seafarers working on vessels in Black Sea
11:14 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran army says war to 'expand further' if US attacks continue
11:10 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iranian lawmaker vows permanent control over Strait of Hormuz
10:47 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran says progress in Oman talks on Hormuz strait management
10:27 AM, Jul 26, 2026 4 Indians onboard vessel hit in Ukraine's Odesa Port
10:11 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Kuwait denies social media reports of terrorist cell arrest
9:45 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Explainer: Who really controls the Strait of Hormuz?
9:23 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran, Oman hold 'productive' talks over Strait of Hormuz: Iranian FM spokesperson
9:08 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran's FM summons Ukrainian envoy over 'hostile attack'
8:45 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran says it sold $18billion of oil during war, ceasefire
8:30 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Trump faces midterm pressure with 100 days to vote as Iran war looms
8:15 AM, Jul 26, 2026 White House says Trump keeps Iran options open despite military pause
8:04 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Regional conflict widens despite pause in US strikes
7:51 AM, Jul 26, 2026 US redirects 12 commercial vessels attempting to bypass Iran blockade
The U.S. naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect. As of July 25, CENTCOM has redirected 12 commercial vessels trying to run the blockade, disabled 2 that didn't comply, and boarded 2 to ensure total compliance.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 25, 2026
Earlier today, U.S. forces completed a verification⦠pic.twitter.com/eyp1N2B9sO7:45 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Vance raises concerns over US munitions stockpiles amid conflict
7:35 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Trump holds off on escalating attacks against Iran
7:24 AM, Jul 26, 2026 Iran accuses Ukraine of striking commercial ship in Caspian Sea
7:21 AM, Jul 26, 2026 US halts nightly strikes for first time after 13-day campaign
7:17 AM, Jul 26, 2026 New day of conflict: Where we stand