Mediators say they are making progress toward restarting negotiations between the United States and Iran after both sides pause attacks following nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities. Regional officials cited by multiple outlets say neither the U.S. nor Iran reports strikes for roughly three days, describing the pause as a respite after sustained bombardments earlier in the period. The reporting also links the wider diplomatic effort to ongoing spillover tensions across the region.

Several outlets describe drone and rocket incidents attributed to Iran-aligned or Iran-backed actors, indicating that fighting continues beyond direct U.S.–Iran exchanges. Saudi Arabia says it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq that targeted its petroleum facilities. In Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they attacked Saudi oil facilities, and it remains unclear whether these claims refer to the same incident. While the alleged attacks underscore that regional conflict risks persist, the sources agree that mediators have gained momentum in efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back to talks.