India, July 27 -- The ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran have entered a new, fragile turn, with both Washington and Tehran signalling a temporary halt to hostilities. According to reports, the pause has eased immediate fears of further escalation and offered some relief to global oil markets; fresh incidents, including an explosion involving a tanker in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, underscore that tensions across West Asia remain far from over.

US pauses strikes after 13 nights; tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz

The United States has paused its bombing campaign against Iran after 13 consecutive nights of strikes on Iranian military targets, with the Pentagon suspending operations late on Friday t...