Iranian Military Spokesperson: "U.S. Airstrikes Halted... Retaliatory Operations Fully Suspended"

The United States has halted airstrikes against Iran for a second consecutive day, and in turn, Iran announced on the 26th (local time) that it has fully suspended retaliatory attacks targeting U.S. allied countries in the Middle East.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Mohammad Akraminia, spokesperson for the Iranian military, stated, "U.S. attacks continued until two nights ago, but they have stopped over the past two days," and added, "Our military strategy is fundamentally focused on retaliation, so we have also suspended our retaliatory operations."

Despite the signing of a ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU), the United States and Iran have continued armed clashes, with both sides contending for control over the Strait of Hormuz. Afterwards, the frontlines expanded to include U.S. military bases and local merchant vessels in the Middle East, as well as Gulf regional allies.

With U.S. bombings, which had persisted for around two weeks, now halted and Iran also suspending its retaliatory attacks, there are cautious observations that diplomatic negotiations could resume. However, some local media in the U.S. have analyzed that the recent suspension of airstrikes was driven by pressure stemming from a shortage of defensive weapons, including Patriot interceptor missiles.

Previously, CNN, citing an anonymous U.S. Department of Defense source, reported that although U.S. President Donald Trump on the 24th warned of much more severe strikes, military operations against Iran remain on hold. The New York Times (NYT), also citing two sources, reported that decreased logistical supplies to U.S. forces was one factor causing delays in plans to expand military operations.

Iran continues to assert its control over the Strait of Hormuz. In particular, the Iranian military has warned of the possibility of escalation if the U.S. resumes attacks, ahead of the scheduled meeting in Washington between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump on the 28th.

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