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Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday

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HEADLINE: Trump ordered military not to conduct strikes in Iran Friday (Axios, July 25, 2026)

President Trump directed the U.S. military not to conduct new strikes in Iran on Friday, breaking a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks, two sources with knowledge of the decision said. Trump's decision reflects both his willingness to provide more space for diplomacy and a recognition that -- short of a return to major combat operations -- the current level of U.S. strikes has reached the limit of its effectiveness. On Friday, Trump received a similar plan but did not give a green light. Instead, he directed the military not to conduct strikes, the sources said. Two regional sources with knowledge of the negotiations said progress has been made in the talks and that an agreement between Oman and Iran could be reached over the weekend.