Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say

Two regional officials report that mediators have achieved progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations. This development aims to avert an all-out war in the Middle East following a period of rapidly escalating tensions. A notable pause in attacks has occurred, with neither the U.S. nor Iran reporting any military actions for three consecutive days, providing a respite after several weeks of bombardments that had heightened fears of conflict.