US and Iran hold fire for third consecutive night amid talks
The US and Iran have paused hostilities for a third night as ongoing discussions are reportedly being given space.
By Europa Express27 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CETUpdated 27 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET
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Core Briefing: US and Iran hold fire for third consecutive night amid talks
Strategic Context: The US and Iran have paused hostilities for a third night as ongoing discussions are reportedly being given space.
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According to Euronews, the US and Iran have held fire for a third consecutive night as negotiations are given space. Prior to the pause, the US military had carried out 13 straight nights of strikes targeting Iran.
The previous US military operations were aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the reports.