U.S. pauses Iran airstrikes; naval blockade stays in effect

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The U.S. paused airstrikes on Iran while its naval blockade remains in full effect.

WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

WHAT: CENTCOM said the U.S. naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect while U.S. airstrikes are paused.

WHEN: Jul 25, 2026 at 10:57 PM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: The pause in U.S. strikes and Iranian counterstrikes was described as a positive signal toward de-escalation.

How this story developed (showing 22 of 22 earlier reports)

Iran says it struck two tankers near U.S. air escort · Jul 31, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
U.S. says no aircraft hit in attempted Iranian attacks · Jul 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET
Pakistan says it is trying to restart US-Iran talks · Jul 30, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill at least 20 · Jul 29, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
U.S. and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq · Jul 28, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
Iran Army warns war may expand if US attacks resume · Jul 26, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
U.S. strikes Iran as Araghchi cites “eye for an eye” · Jul 23, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET
Rubio says Iran Strait of Hormuz demands set precedent · Jul 22, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Trump says US will hit Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon' · Jul 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
Trump says U.S. will hit Pickaxe Mountain soon · Jul 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM ET
Iran Guards claim they hit US radar and air defenses · Jul 21, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Iran guards say they hit U.S. military targets in Bahrain · Jul 21, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
IRGC says two oil tankers exploded in Strait of Hormuz · Jul 20, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Iran vows to teach U.S. “unforgettable lessons” · Jul 19, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
US airstrikes collapse tower at Iran's Chabahar port · Jul 17, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
U.S. missile strike reported near Iran’s Qeshm island · Jul 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Body of missing Indian sailor found after Oman ship attack · Jul 15, 2026 at 6:14 AM ET
US airstrikes on Iran wound 260+ people, Bahrain and Kuwait hit · Jul 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Tehran attacks Jordan as US reimposes Iran blockade · Jul 15, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Trump says U.S. reinstating maritime blockade on Iran · Jul 13, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Iran Guards strike US military targets in Bahrain, Oman · Jul 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
IRGC claims radar strikes in Oman and Bahrain · Jul 13, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET

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