The United States paused air attacks against Iranian targets for a second consecutive day on Sunday, while Tehran reported a similar halt in its own military actions, as regional mediators work to salvage an interim ceasefire deal.

The temporary lull follows nearly two weeks of heightened military exchanges sparked by Iranian strikes against commercial vessels attempting to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz. American airstrikes over the past fortnight had primarily focused on Iranian coastal defenses and key infrastructure targets.

An Iranian army spokesperson confirmed on state television that Tehran had suspended counterattacks, which had previously targeted regional military installations hosting American forces, including a base in Jordan. Meanwhile, Iranian diplomatic representatives indicated ongoing discussions with Oman aimed at securing safe commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The White House reiterated that while diplomatic resolutions remain the preferred path, all options remain available to protect international shipping routes and regional allies. Diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan and Qatar continue amid broader concerns over maritime security in both the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.