U.S. and Iran Pause Military Strikes Amid Diplomatic Push to De-escalate Conflict

The United States has halted its airstrikes on Iran for a second consecutive day, with Iran also pausing its retaliatory attacks, as diplomatic efforts intensify to avert a full-scale war. This pause follows nearly two weeks of escalating military actions and has led to a drop in oil prices. President Trump's UN envoy indicated the president is "giving talks some space," while top U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reportedly urged President Trump to avoid a major escalation during a high-stakes meeting on Friday.