US, Iran agree to halt strikes amid reports of fresh talks
Key takeaways
- A US official said both the US and Iran have agreed to pause their attacks and allow vessels to move through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran and the United States signed an interim agreement this month to prepare the ground for a settlement of their conflict.
- Gharibabadi said on X that he met with Oman's Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Al-Hinai to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Oman and Iran.
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A US official said both the US and Iran have agreed to pause their attacks and allow vessels to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Technical talks between the two sides are also set to resume on Tuesday.
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