The United States and Iran have agreed to end mutual attacks and will conduct senior-level discussions in Qatar on Tuesday, aiming to salvage their shaky peace deal after recent military clashes risked derailing progress.
Reports indicate both nations will pause all kinetic operations while technical talks proceed regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This follows an interim accord announced eleven days earlier to conclude prolonged conflict.
The ceasefire faced immediate challenges when the parties traded new strikes amid disputes over the pact’s terms.
Officials now plan to convene in Doha to stabilize the deal and avert further escalation.
Senior American representatives confirmed the suspension of military actions before the Tuesday session. One official stated they chose to halt kinetic activity. Another noted both sides would stand down temporarily, allowing vessels free movement during ongoing technical talks.
Originally scheduled in Switzerland as part of nuclear negotiations, the venue shifted to Doha after weekend exchanges, with focus narrowed to Hormuz disputes.
US technical lead Nick Stewart is set to join. The White House offered no public remarks.
The Strait of Hormuz stands as the main barrier. Iran pledged efforts for safe commercial transit in exchange for lifted US naval restrictions on its ports.
A direct military hotline was also planned but remained inactive by the weekend. Tehran then demanded vessels coordinate directly with its authorities, exceeding the original terms and sparking confrontation.
Iran fired missiles and drones at US sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after American strikes on Iranian facilities. Washington described its targets as missile infrastructure and radar sites in response to shipping attacks.
Iran denied the claims and accused the US of violations, with its Revolutionary Guard warning that continued breaches would end diplomacy.
No US casualties or major damage occurred. Kuwait intercepted two missiles, while Bahrain noted minor building damage without injuries.
President Trump had warned of resumed operations if Iran failed to comply, stating further unreasonableness could lead to military completion of the task and the Islamic Republic’s end.
Separate Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon added regional pressure despite an existing framework.
