US, Iran agree to de-escalate Hormuz dispute, meet in Doha

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to de-escalate tensions and are set to meet in Doha to address their ongoing dispute concerning the Strait of Hormuz. A senior U.S. official confirmed the agreement, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two nations.

Both countries have committed to halting "kinetic activity," a military term for strikes and attacks, and have agreed that vessels can navigate freely through the strait. This arrangement is intended to be in place while technical discussions continue. This fragile ceasefire, just 11 days old, comes amid previous threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to resume conflict if Iran did not comply.

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We decided to stop all the kinetic activity

However, disagreements persist regarding the management of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted Iran's exclusive right to manage passage under a preliminary peace deal. This assertion conflicts with American arguments that the deal does not grant Iran full control and that navigation must remain unimpeded in the international waterway.

The dispute intensified following recent retaliatory strikes. Iran had attacked a ship attempting to cross the strait near Oman's coast, warning vessels against using an alternative route along its coastline. Reports indicate that a deal signed by President Trump in June assigns Iran the responsibility for ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels, requiring Iran to consult with regional partners on the strait's future administration and maritime services.

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