The US-Iran conflict has lasted five months, with Washington suspending air strikes on July 25 and both sides observing a third day of holding fire as of reports from AP News. Trump stated on July 27 that talks with Iran were proceeding positively with a possible deal, while warning strikes could resume if negotiations failed. Netanyahu arrived in Washington for White House meetings, and mediators reported progress through back channels despite drone attacks reported in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq.