US Pauses Strikes on Iran Amid Hormuz Talks

The pause came after nearly two weeks of nightly strikes and as the Pentagon moved four troops killed in renewed fighting to a separate casualty category.

Oil prices fell sharply on the news, with Brent crude dropping below $92 per barrel.

President Trump dismissed concerns about munitions shortages, insisting the US has 'far more than we need.' The conflict has been harder than the administration anticipated, with 76 percent of Americans saying it will last months or years.