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Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - Iran has paused retaliatory strikes after the United States also held off on fresh attacks, opening a narrow diplomatic window in the West Asia conflict. Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday as markets reacted positively to the temporary easing in fighting.
The U.S. has paused attacks to give diplomacy more room, while Iran has matched that move by halting retaliatory strikes for now. The shift has eased immediate pressure on shipping routes and energy markets, but the situation remains highly fragile. Market sentiment reflected cautious relief, with crude prices dropping sharply at the opening of Asian markets. Analysts and officials still warn that both sides retain military options, so any pause could quickly reverse if talks break down.
The current pause suggests a possible path toward de-escalation, but not a resolution. For now, the conflict appears to have moved from active escalation into a tense waiting period shaped by diplomacy and the threat of renewed strikes.
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Iran has warned the conflict could widen if U.S. strikes resume, as a pause in fighting raises cautious hopes for de-escalation.
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