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US Pauses Iran Bombing Campaign, 59 Killed, Space for Talks

7/27/2026

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The United States paused its 13-night bombing campaign over Iran due to limited air-defense munitions.
Iranian health ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour said the strikes killed 59 people, six women and three children.
Ambassador Mike Waltz told NBC’s Meet the Press the pause offers “some space” for U.S.–Iran talks.
Former NSC Iran director Nate Swanson warned U.S. support for Israel has damaged Gulf ties and hinders a lasting Iran deal.

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The United States paused its 13-night bombing campaign over Iran due to limited air-defense munitions.
Iranian health ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour said the strikes killed 59 people, six women and three children.
Ambassador Mike Waltz told NBC’s Meet the Press the pause offers “some space” for U.S.–Iran talks.
Former NSC Iran director Nate Swanson warned U.S. support for Israel has damaged Gulf ties and hinders a lasting Iran deal.