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Iran Signals Conditional Ceasefire Tied to US De-escalation

Jul 26, 2026 11:27 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,united states,de-escalation,ceasefire,direct communication

Summary

An Iranian source conveyed to Reuters that Iran is prepared to halt military operations against Israel provided the United States maintains its current pause in strikes. This represents a significant de-escalation signal, linking Iranian proxy or direct actions directly to US military posture in the region.

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"Iran’s position remains ‘attack for attack’: if the attacks stop, Iran will also halt its operations. That message has already been conveyed to the United States," the source told Reuters.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Conveyed willingness to halt attacks if the US maintains its pause, adhering to an 'attack for attack' doctrine.

United States NEUTRAL

Maintained a pause in military operations, which Iran cites as the condition for halting its own operations.

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