Over the weekend, the United States military halted its bombing raids on Iran. This decision followed 13 consecutive days of extensive strikes. Warnings of intensified attacks had also been issued.
President Donald Trump aims to give diplomatic talks with Iran some breathing room. This was shared by the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, during a recent statement on Sunday.
With this pause, Trump evaluates the possibility of escalating military actions. The decision is under consideration as vessels navigate the Strait of Hormuz. The view of these vessels from Musandam, Oman, was captured by Reuters on Sunday.