US Pauses Iran Strikes for Second Night as Trump Weighs Options
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The United States has paused its bombing campaign against Iran for a second night, following advice from top military officials. These officials reported that the strikes have reached their limit of effectiveness and warned of dwindling munitions stocks.
President Donald Trump is now weighing diplomatic and military options in the nearly five-month-old conflict. The pause comes as diplomatic negotiations continue to try to avoid a return to all-out war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a vocal critic of Washington's talks with Iranian leaders, is expected to visit the White House on Tuesday. Netanyahu has pressed for the US to continue its strikes against Iran.