President Trump called off a scheduled attack on Iran amid what were described as 'serious negotiations' toward a peace deal, preserving diplomatic options for the moment. Following that pause, he convened a meeting to be briefed on various military options, signaling the pause may be tactical rather than permanent. The decision followed regional requests and contributed to market volatility, with the risk of renewed escalation still unresolved if talks falter.
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