The United States and Iran have agreed to de-escalate recent hostilities and resume negotiations, a U.S. official stated Sunday. The agreement follows days of escalating tensions that began with an Iranian drone strike on a commercial ship and subsequent attacks between the two countries.
The U.S. and Iran reached an understanding to “stand down for now” and allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Hill. This came after renewed fighting in recent days. France24 reported that both sides agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
The escalation began with an Iranian drone strike on a commercial ship, prompting U.S. attacks on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Washington Examiner. Iran responded to the U.S. strikes, continuing the cycle of hostilities. Time Magazine reported that both countries agreed to stand down and return to the negotiating table.
The upcoming discussions are expected to focus on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Politico EU stated that Washington has proposed holding these talks in Doha as early as Tuesday.
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