https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-u-s-iran-war-appears-to-pause-as-trump-gives-space-for-talks-to-end-strait-of-hormuz-standoffContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-u-s-iran-war-appears-to-pause-as-trump-gives-space-for-talks-to-end-strait-of-hormuz-standoffhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-u-s-iran-war-appears-to-pause-as-trump-gives-space-for-talks-to-end-strait-of-hormuz-standoff#u26444Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:42:04 +0000President Trump has halted strikes on Iran to provide space for negotiations to resolve the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. This pause follows advice from the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East. The move comes as officials evaluate decreasing air defense stocks.What's confirmed:President Trump paused strikes on Iran to allow for talks.The U.S. military is attempting to end a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.Still unconfirmed:The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East advised halting the bombing in Hormuz.U.S. officials are weighing dwindling air defense stocks.The U.S. mi