Middle East Ceasefire Hopes Rise as US-Iran Pause Holds, but Complications Abound

After 13 consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes, Washington hit pause over the weekend—and Tehran followed suit. Iran announced Sunday it has halted retaliatory attacks against U.S. allies in the region, a direct response to the American lull. The truce, though fragile, has cracked open a diplomatic window that seemed slammed shut just days ago.

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• For de‑escalation: Pakistan is actively brokering a return to nuclear talks, with China firmly behind the push....