### [2026-07-27](/feed/2026/07/27/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Iran and the United States pause strikes as the U.S. allows additional time for negotiations and Iran suspends retaliatory attacks against U.S. allies. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/28/world/americas-emea/us-iran-pause-strikes-to-give-talks-some-space/2392066)

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