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Iran Says Attacks Will Halt if U.S. Pause Holds · GNN Daily Breaking News

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  Speaker 1: A source close to negotiations says Iran will suspend its
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  Speaker 1: attacks provided the United States continues to maintain its pause
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  Speaker 1: in military operations. The statement comes amid heightened tensions in
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  Speaker 1: the Middle East, where recent exchanges have raised fears of escalation.
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  Speaker 1: According to the source, Iranian officials conveyed that their restraint
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  Speaker 1: is conditional, tied directly to Washington's decision to hold back
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  Speaker 1: further strikes. The pause, initiated by the US in response
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  Speaker 1: to diplomatic overtures, is seen as a window of opportunity
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  Speaker 1: to de escalate hostilities. The development follows weeks of clashes
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  Speaker 1: involving Iranian backed groups and US forces in the region.
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  Speaker 1: Analysts note that while the pause has reduced immediate violence,
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  Speaker 1: the situation remains fragile. Iran's conditional commitment underscores the uncertainty
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  Speaker 1: any resumption of US operations could trigger renewed attacks. Diplomats
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  Speaker 1: are working to build on the pause, urging both sides
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  Speaker 1: to move toward dialogue rather than confrontation. European officials have
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  Speaker 1: welcomed the temporary calm, stressing that sustained restraint is essential
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  Speaker 1: to prevent a wider conflict. The United Nations has also
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  Speaker 1: called for di escalation, warning that continued hostilities risk destabilizing
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  Speaker 1: the region further. For Iran, halting attacks offers a chance
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  Speaker 1: to project willingness to negotiate while maintaining leverage. For the US,
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  Speaker 1: the pause reflects a strategic calculation, balancing deterrence with diplomacy.
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  Speaker 1: Both sides face pressure from domestic and international audiences, making
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  Speaker 1: the outcome of this fragile truce uncertain. Regional actors are
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  Speaker 1: watching closely. Gulf states, already wary of instability, have urged restraint. Israel, meanwhile,
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  Speaker 1: remains skeptical of Iran's intentions, warning that any lull could
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  Speaker 1: be temporary. The source's comments suggests that the coming days
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  Speaker 1: will be critical. If the pause holds, it could open
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  Speaker 1: space for talks. If it collapses, renewed violence could follow swiftly.
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  Speaker 1: For now, the message is clear, Iran is prepared to
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  Speaker 1: halt attacks, but only as long as the United States
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  Speaker 1: maintains its pause. The fragile balance highlights both the risks
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  Speaker 1: of escalation and the potential for diplomacy to avert further conflict.