Tensions between the United States and Iran appeared to ease after Donald Trump called off a planned bombing move, with Iran signaling it would also stop its attacks as long as the US maintains its current pause on airstrikes.
According to Reuters reporting cited in the available account, a senior Iranian official said Tehran's position is conditional. In effect, Iran is saying it will hold back from further strikes if Washington does the same.
The development points to a possible moment of de-escalation after fears of a broader confrontation. At the same time, the message from Iran does not suggest a full breakthrough, only a reciprocal pause tied to continued US restraint.
For now, the situation appears to depend on whether the United States keeps its halt in place. If that pause holds, Iran has indicated it will refrain from further attacks; if it changes, the fragile calm could quickly come under pressure.
