Iran said Sunday it would stop attacking U.S. forces and regional countries as long as Washington holds its fire, opening the clearest path to renewed negotiations. Israel warned Tehran against using a pause to resume attacks through its proxies. No formal ceasefire has been signed, and the Strait of Hormuz remains disputed.
Iranian officials have stated that Tehran will halt attacks on U.S. forces and regional countries as long as Washington holds its fire, according to a report published Sunday evening. The statement represents the most explicit signal from Iran in weeks that it is open to de-escalation, though no formal ceasefire has been signed.
Israel has warned Iran not to exploit any pause to resume attacks through its proxies. The warning underscores Jerusalem's deep skepticism of Iranian intentions, even as diplomatic channels appear to be reopening.
The development comes against a backdrop of sustained U.S.-Iran military friction. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple rounds of U.S. strikes on Iranian targets in June and July, as well as Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response. The Strait remains disputed, and the broader regional security situation remains fragile.
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