Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on planned US military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure to allow for diplomatic negotiations.Middle East envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reportedly held productive talks with a respected Iranian politician despite denials from officials in Tehran.The de-escalation followed a forty-eight-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian missiles targeted Israeli cities and US bases.Trump shared the news on
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NATO allies remained cautious as oil prices fell and regional tensions temporarily eased.