The pause in fighting between the United States and Iran has now entered its second day, with both governments saying they have not carried out fresh military strikes since Sunday. Neither Washington nor Tehran has publicly explained what led to the sudden halt after weeks of escalating attacks.
The latest round of conflict began after Iran targeted ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US retaliatory strikes and raising fears of a wider regional war. While the guns have fallen silent for now, officials on both sides have stopped short of calling it a permanent ceasefire, leaving the situation uncertain.