A senior Iranian official has confirmed that Tehran is prepared to suspend its retaliatory strikes as long as the United States continues to hold its current pause on air raids. This development follows a two-week period of escalating conflict, during which the Pentagon had been conducting nightly bombings. The silence from both sides over the weekend signals a potential shift toward diplomacy, with US officials suggesting that President Trump is providing breathing room for negotiations to take hold. Despite this temporary reprieve, Iran remains wary, viewing the pause as a possible tactical maneuver rather than a genuine shift in Washington's strategic objectives.

While diplomatic channels remain open, both nations are holding their positions firmly. Tehran has signaled that it will return to its "attack for attack" policy should American forces resume their offensive, while US administration officials maintain that the threat of further military action remains on the table if Iran does not engage seriously in talks. Reports suggest that the decision to halt the campaign was influenced by internal concerns among Trump’s advisers regarding the depletion of US missile defense stockpiles. As the situation remains fragile, the region continues to grapple with the economic repercussions of the conflict, particularly regarding global energy shipping routes.