U.S. Pauses Strikes on Iran for Second Day as War Enters Uneasy Lull

The United States held off striking Iranian targets for a second consecutive day, signaling a possible pause after nearly two weeks of sustained bombardment. The lull raises hopes for de-escalation even as American forces remain postured for renewed action and Tehran weighs its response. Whether the pause holds will shape the trajectory of a conflict that has already roiled oil markets and drawn in regional actors.