The United States announces it will pause an effort to help guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, redirecting resources toward negotiations related to an Iran deal. The decision is reported to be linked to reassessments of the current security situation in the region. According to one report, US military leaders and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say the wider Middle East ceasefire remains in place. Rubio and senior defence officials are described as emphasizing that the ceasefire is still holding, which they cite as a factor in the shift in focus. The guidance operation had been intended to support maritime movement through one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints amid regional tensions. With the pause, the US indicates its immediate priorities will center on advancing diplomatic efforts connected to Iran. The reports do not provide further details on timing or whether any alternative maritime measures will continue during the pause.