Iran, US hold fire as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones

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Iran and the United States have paused hostilities for three consecutive days while Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Tehran-backed groups in Iraq. This temporary ceasefire comes amid tensions caused by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and the United States held their fire for a third consecutive day on Monday, though American ally Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted a drone attack launched by Tehran-backed groups in Iraq. Fighting between the longtime foes has paused since early Saturday after 13 nights of renewed US strikes on the Islamic republic sparked by a breakdown in diplomacy over Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.