US President Trump announced a two-week pause on military strikes against Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic engagement. While a narrow window for talks has opened, the situation remains volatile.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has laid out terms for ending the war with the United States and Israel in what analysts say is a possible sign of de-escalation from Tehran as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 13th day on Thursday.

Iran's military command is rejecting a 15-point peace proposal from the U.S., saying it will not "come to terms" with Washington and laid out its own conditions.