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Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ben Finley, Samy Magdy and Darlene Superville | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Airstrikes on Iran have been paused by the US military after nearly two weeks of intensified bombing. Diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent a return to all-out war. The situation remains uncertai
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Key takeaway The US and Iran are engaged in talks, with President Donald Trump indicating that discussions are ongoing.
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Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Airstrikes on Iran have been paused by the US military after nearly two weeks of intensified bombing. Diplomatic efforts are underway to prevent a return to all-out war. The situation remains uncertai
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