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Benzinga Weekend Correspondent

US Pauses Iran Strikes Again As Blockade Tightens; Brent Crude Near $97

US and Iran flags on a cracked background

The US paused its almost two‑week run of strikes against Iran for a second night, even as American forces continued Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports.

The US has held off attacking Iran since Friday night after striking for 13 days. It has done so without any explanation or announcement. Iranian media and government have not reported any incoming attacks either.

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