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US pauses streak of Iran strikes; official cites diplomacy

A senior Trump administration official said the US pause in escalating Iran strikes reflects a preference for diplomacy.
WHO: Senior official in President Donald Trump's administration
WHAT: Said the US preference is diplomacy after the US paused a streak of escalating strikes while its naval blockade remained in effect.
WHEN: Jul 25, 2026 at 7:31 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The pause followed a streak of escalating strikes against Iran while the naval blockade remained in full effect.

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