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US, Iran agree to 'stand down for now,' resume peace talks: Official
Key takeaways
- Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the MOU.
- The war against Iran, which started four months ago on Sunday, has stressed the global economy, raised gas prices in the U.S. and strained America s relations with Israel and traditional European allies.
- On Friday, Iran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage through the waterway could only be guaranteed for ships that coordinated with the government.
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Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the MOU. Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely, the official said, referring to the memorandum of understanding signed by both sides earlier this month.
The war against Iran, which started four months ago on Sunday, has stressed the global economy, raised gas prices in the U.S. and strained America s relations with Israel and traditional European allies.
On Friday, Iran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage through the waterway could only be guaranteed for ships that coordinated with the government.
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