US Pauses Iranian Attacks in Hormuz; Sentekom Confirms Blockade Continues

A U.S. official told Axios that the White House has paused Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to avoid escalation before elections, while the commander of Sentekom confirmed that commercial ships continue to pass through the strait. The pause appears tactical, not a policy shift, as the blockade remains in effect. This suggests a temporary de-escalation window, but the underlying threat to shipping persists.