- The U.S. abruptly paused a 13‑night airstrike campaign and Iran says it will hold its own attacks as long as the pause continues — both sides have been quiet for two days.
- U.S. advisers warned the strikes were running into limits (missile‑defense stocks, effectiveness), and Tehran is skeptical the pause is anything more than tactical.
- The wider region is feeling it — Houthi attacks and a Red Sea blockade pushed Brent above $100, and civilians on both sides say the uncertainty is exhausting.
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