Trump orders US military to hold off new Iran strikes after 13-day streak - Axios
Global energy traders are watching Trump pause Iran strikes after 13 consecutive days. Trump withheld authorization Friday as Oman-mediated talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz advance toward a weekend deal.
Global shipping and energy markets are watching closely as President Trump ordered the US military to hold off new strikes on Iran on Friday, ending 13 consecutive days of daily attacks. Trump had approved strike plans each afternoon for two weeks but withheld authorization Friday. The pause signals a potential tactical shift toward negotiations. Oman-mediated talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz had shown progress and could reach agreement over the weekend, though any resulting deal would still require Trump's approval. The US military is continuing to prepare contingency plans for large-scale combat operations should talks fail. Separately, the United States and Britain are planning a high-level meeting in London to form an international coalition for protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Sources: Axios, CNN, Iran International, CBS News.