Mike Waltz reports President Trump is providing diplomatic space for Iran negotiations as hostilities pause
The administration announced a pause in military strikes between the United States and Iran, providing a window for diplomatic negotiations to resume. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz stated that President Trump is giving the talks "some space" to develop after a period of intense escalation. This pause follows nearly two weeks of nightly bombing by the U.S. military and counterattacks by Iran against regional allies. While the administration remains vigilant, military analysts have raised concerns regarding the U.S. munitions stockpile, noting that high-end precision munitions are being expended at a high rate. Mike Waltz noted that internal divisions within the Iranian regime have made negotiations challenging, but both sides are seeking a compromise on vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, Benjamin Netanyahu plans to visit Washington to meet with President Trump. Netanyahu expressed his full support for President Trump's efforts to weaken Iran and press it to end its nuclear program, provided it can be achieved without returning to intense military fighting.