Trump pausing Iran attacks shows US military power is not enough on its own

Iran warns sustained naval pressure risks wider war as Oman advances strait plan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani and Saudi counterparts about the future of navigation through the strait.

The conflict between the United States and Iran reached its six-month mark on July 28, with both sides remaining trapped in a cycle of military confrontation and stalled diplomacy, leaving the broader regional outlook shrouded in uncertainty.

Mediators in the U.S.-Iran war negotiations have reported progress in a potential ceasefire after both American and Iranian forces paused attacks, despite continued fighting by other forces in the Middle East.