US halts Iran strikes ‘for time being,’ as focus shifts to economic sanctions, Rubio says – report

According to a report by the Jerusalem Post, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the United States has halted military strikes against Iran 'for the time being.' This shift in approach signals Washington's new focus on utilizing economic tools to counter the Islamic Republic. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday the launch of an operation titled 'Economic Outcast.' This move follows earlier warnings from US officials regarding the potential implementation of an 'economic D-Day' against the Iranian regime. Further details regarding this strategic shift and its impact on regional tensions have not yet been released.