U.S. and Iran report second day without attacks as ceasefire efforts continue

Key points

• The United States halted attacks on Iran for a second consecutive day Sunday, while Tehran said it had also stopped attacks.
• Efforts continued to return the two countries to negotiations on an interim ceasefire agreement.
• Recent exchanges of fire have largely undermined those efforts, according to the report.
• The reason for Washington’s pause remained unclear after strikes targeted Iranian coastal areas and infrastructure.
• The escalation began nearly two weeks ago after Iran fired at ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.