Trump pauses new Iran strikes, keeps Hormuz blockade in place
Why it matters: Gulf states are pressing for de-escalation, while oil prices fell further after the White House signaled no immediate new attack.
President Donald Trump said the United States will hold off on new military strikes against Iran for now, while maintaining a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait had urged a peaceful outcome, and he described renewed US attacks as unlikely unless conditions change. The comments came after he met Qatar's prime minister at the White House as diplomatic efforts intensified. Fighting has not fully stopped: Iranian state media said the US struck Qeshm island overnight, and the conflict has continued to disrupt tanker traffic in the Gulf. Brent crude fell more than 1% in Asian trading after Trump's remarks.
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