Oman-Iran Talks May Have Made Headway as Trump Calls Off Iran Strike on Friday

BlockBeats News, July 26th, according to Axios News, two sources said that on Friday local time, Trump instructed the US military not to launch new strikes on Iran, breaking the daily consecutive attacks of the past two weeks. Trump's order came after 13 consecutive days of strikes against Iran. It is currently unclear whether Trump's Friday order was a one-time event or if it implies that this calm state will continue. Trump's decision reflects both his willingness to leave more room for diplomacy and recognition that the effectiveness of US military strikes has reached its limit in the current absence of large-scale combat operations. If Trump orders a resumption of strikes, the US military can mobilize relatively quickly.

Sources said that the US military is still developing plans for a possible resumption of large-scale combat operations, but Trump has not yet given the go-ahead in that direction. The White House has not responded. In addition, an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday to negotiate new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz. Sources said the negotiations have made progress, and an agreement between Oman and Iran may be reached over the weekend. Trump will then decide whether to accept the proposed agreement. (FX Street)