U.S. pauses military strikes on Iran’s energy sites for five days, but continues attacks on military targets amid unconfirmed talks.

The U.S. will pause military strikes against Iran for five days, but only on energy infrastructure; attacks on military sites, naval targets, missile systems, and defense facilities will continue under Operation Epic Fury. President Trump called recent talks with Iranian officials "productive," though Iran denied negotiations. The White House and other agencies did not confirm the pause or talks. Israel is not involved, and experts view the halt as a tactical pause, not a ceasefire, amid ongoing regional tensions and unconfirmed back-channel diplomacy.