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  • The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to halt attacks on each other and plan to meet in Qatar to resolve disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • This agreement follows recent exchanges of fire despite a June memorandum of understanding aimed at ensuring safe passage through the vital waterway.
  • Senior US officials confirmed the agreement to stop

The United States and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement to cease hostilities, with plans for a meeting in Qatar on Tuesday to address ongoing disputes concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes after a period of escalating strikes between the two nations, which had disrupted shipping through the crucial waterway.

We decided to stop all the kinetic activity

— senior US officialConfirming the agreement to halt attacks to Axios.

A senior US official, speaking to Axios, confirmed that both sides have decided to halt "kinetic activity," a military term for attacks. The official indicated that vessels can now move freely, with further talks scheduled. This de-escalation follows a fragile memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, which aimed to end the conflict that began in late February. Under that agreement, Iran committed to allowing safe passage for commercial vessels, while the US agreed to lift its blockade of Iranian ports.

for now

— second American officialIndicating a temporary stand-down in hostilities to Axios.

Despite the reported agreement, US President Donald Trump reiterated past threats of military action if Iranian strikes persist. He stated on Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the US were "forced" to resume the conflict. The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment on the latest developments.

vessels can move freely

— second American officialDescribing the expected outcome of the agreement to Axios.
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