US, Iran to Halt Attacks, Continue Talks: US Official
‘Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely,’ a U.S. official said.
TL;DR
- US and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Vessels will be allowed to move freely.
- Technical talks on the memorandum of understanding will continue.
- The agreement follows recent strikes by both countries.
- Iran was blamed for a strike on a ship, leading to US strikes on Iranian sites.
- Iran then launched attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait.