Trump paused planned U.S. strikes on Iran after Gulf states—especially Saudi Arabia—and regional mediators urged diplomacy.

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Trump paused planned U.S. strikes on Iran after Gulf states—especially Saudi Arabia—and regional mediators urged diplomacy. Qatar presented a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran signaled it was open to negotiations, though key disputes remain over control of shipping lanes and transit fees. Source: WSJ