Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?

The US military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing. Diplomatic efforts are currently pressing forward to try and avert further conflict, seeking a viable off-ramp for both nations. President Donald Trump spoke from the Oval Office of the White House on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington, as these talks continue. The situation remains focused on whether the US and Iran can successfully utilize these diplomatic channels.