US pauses Iran attacks after Trump advised to halt bombing

Top military officials have advised Donald Trump to end his bombing campaign against Iran, prompting a third night of paused strikes. Military leadership says the campaign has reached its limit of effectiveness, The Guardian reports, with dwindling munitions stocks cited as a key factor in the recommendation. Diplomatic negotiations are underway to prevent a full return to conflict, and oil prices have fallen as markets reacted to the break in hostilities.

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