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Trump Stops Bombing Iran; US Ambassador to UN: Gives Time and Space for Diplomatic Negotiations

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Trump ordered a halt to bombing Iran after 13 days of nighttime strikes, with the Pentagon announcing the suspension of operations on the 24th.
  • Reports suggest the decision followed military advice citing limited effectiveness of continued air operations and concerns over Patriot missile stockpiles.
  • Iran indicated it would cease attacks on neighboring countries if the U.S. stopped its airstrikes, with both nations halting hostilities on the 25th and 26th.

Following thirteen days of nighttime airstrikes, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a cessation of bombing operations against Iran. The Pentagon officially announced the suspension of these actions on July 24.

Sources indicate that the decision was influenced by military recommendations highlighting the limited effectiveness of sustained air operations and expressing concerns about significant depletion of Patriot missile stockpiles. Iranian officials reportedly communicated to the U.S. that Tehran would reciprocate by halting its attacks on neighboring countries, provided Washington ceased its airstrikes. Consequently, both the United States and Iran ceased hostilities on July 25 and 26.

Trump's decision to stop the attack is to give more space and time for diplomatic negotiations.

— Mike WaltzExplaining the strategic intent behind the U.S. halting airstrikes against Iran.

Despite the de-escalation, skepticism outweighs optimism within Iran regarding the easing of tensions. The prevailing view suggests the move is more strategic than a genuine commitment to peace, with little expectation that Washington will significantly alter its negotiation stance. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, emphasized in interviews on July 26 that Trump's decision to halt the attacks was intended to provide greater space and time for diplomatic negotiations. He assured that technical talks and intergovernmental consultations are progressing at various levels and stressed that the U.S. military retains all necessary resources and options for potential future actions against Iran.

The U.S. military has all the resources needed to carry out military operations, and Trump still holds all options available to use against Iran.

— Mike WaltzReassuring that the U.S. maintains its military capabilities and options despite the current de-escalation.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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