Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused airstrikes on Iran following two weeks of intense conflict, while diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation. The situation remains volatile as President Trump balances threats of further action with ongoing talks and domestic political concerns.
Why it matters
The conflict involves a critical global oil shipping corridor and risks a wider regional war involving Israel, which could have significant impacts on global energy prices and geopolitical stability.
Manila Bulletin - Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
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