Former U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in airstrikes against Iran, stating that the halt is intended to give diplomacy another opportunity, according to 华尔街见闻.
Trump said that if negotiations do not succeed, military operations will resume at a larger scale. The comment was reported by 华尔街见闻 on Monday, July 27, 2026.
The pause in hostilities comes as mediators work to bridge differences between the two sides, Voice of America reported. Multiple Chinese state media outlets, including 新华网 and 中国日报网, have also covered the development, with 新华网 questioning whether the U.S. decision reflects a genuine desire for peace or an inability to continue fighting.
华尔街见闻 quoted Trump as saying that the window for talks with Iran is limited. 新浪财经 reported similar remarks, noting that Trump warned of renewed military action if negotiations collapse.
The U.S. military campaign against Iran had been ongoing before the suspension was ordered. The decision to stop strikes marks a shift in tactics, though Trump has made clear that the halt is conditional and temporary.
Observers will be watching whether Iran responds positively to the diplomatic opening or whether the pause leads to a return to full-scale conflict.
