• The US has paused strikes against Iran for two consecutive nights.
• Oman and Iran are in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• The US ambassador to the UN has criticized reports of munitions shortages.
• Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a negotiated end to the Iran war.

The pause in US strikes may indicate a shift towards diplomatic efforts, which could suggest a potential de-escalation of the conflict. However, the situation remains volatile, and the involvement of other regional players, such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, may complicate the situation. The US's decision to pause strikes could also be seen as a response to mounting pressure on its stockpiles of defensive weapons.