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US to Continue Strikes on Iran, Pause Limited to Energy Facilities

Published March 24, 2026, 09:18
US to Continue Strikes on Iran, Pause Limited to Energy Facilities

The US will continue military strikes against Iran, but the pause in attacks is limited to energy facilities, according to Semafor, citing a US official. President Trump had earlier announced a temporary postponement of attacks on Iranian energy production facilities and infrastructure, describing talks with Iranian officials as “productive.” However, the pause does not extend to military installations, the Navy, ballistic missiles, or Iran's defense industrial base. The initial operation, codenamed “Epic Fury,” will continue. Israel is not participating in the talks between Washington and Tehran. The information has not been independently verified by Reuters, and the White House, State Department, and Pentagon have not immediately commented. This development suggests continued tension in the region and a selective US approach to military operations. The distinction between energy and military targets underscores the US attempt to avoid a wider conflict while demonstrating resolve in countering Iranian threats.