https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-has-the-us-halted-its-bombing-of-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-has-the-us-halted-its-bombing-of-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-has-the-us-halted-its-bombing-of-iran#u27173Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:33:12 +0000President Trump has halted air strikes against Iran to create space for negotiations to end the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. This pause follows advice from the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East. However, Iran has denied that any negotiations are currently taking place.What's confirmed:President Trump paused air strikes against Iran to allow space for talks to end the Strait of Hormuz standoff.The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East advised halting the bombing in Hormuz.Still unconfirmed:U.S. officials are weighing dwindling air defense stocks as a reason for the pa