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U.S. 'giving space' for diplomacy with Iran, ambassador says
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U.S. 'giving space' for diplomacy with Iran, ambassador says

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. ambassador to the UN stated that President Trump is allowing diplomatic space in the standoff with Iran.
  • Iran announced a pause in retaliatory bombings against U.S. allies after two consecutive nights without strikes.
  • Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, despite a temporary de-escalation.

The United States is providing diplomatic room to maneuver in its escalating standoff with Iran, according to the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. This comes after two consecutive nights without reported retaliatory strikes by Iran against U.S. allies in the Middle East.

The two last nights, the Americans stopped their attacks. As our strategy is essentially based on response, we have also interrupted our operations.

— Mohamad AkraminiaThe Iranian military spokesperson explained the reasoning behind Iran's pause in retaliatory bombings.

Iran's military spokesperson announced a pause in its bombing operations, stating that its strategy is based on response. "As our strategy is essentially based on response, we have also interrupted our operations," said Mohamad Akraminia. However, he warned that if the U.S. "insist on continuing the war, particularly through air strikes," the conflict would widen.

This de-escalation has revived hopes for renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran, which were previously disrupted by clashes in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is critical for hydrocarbon trade. Despite a ceasefire agreement in April and a protocol for lasting peace in June, hostilities resumed in recent weeks.

The two last nights, the Americans stopped their attacks. As our strategy is essentially based on response, we have also interrupted our operations.

— Mohamad AkraminiaThe Iranian military spokesperson warned of wider conflict if U.S. air strikes continue.

U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz affirmed that President Trump is "giving some space to the talks, giving them a little bit of breathing room." However, he cautioned that the U.S. remains "ready" to strike Iran and has deployed additional resources to the region. The ambassador dismissed reports of shortages within the U.S. military, asserting they have "everything they need to carry out this campaign as effectively as necessary."

Trump is "giving some space to the talks, giving them a little bit of breathing room."

— Mike WaltzThe U.S. ambassador to the UN described President Trump's approach to diplomatic engagement with Iran.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the White House, where he is expected to urge President Trump to maintain a firm stance against Iran.

The U.S. armed forces "have everything they need to carry out this campaign as effectively as necessary."

— Mike WaltzThe U.S. ambassador to the UN dismissed reports of military shortages amid tensions with Iran.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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