Iran, US Agree to Halt Attacks, Resume Talks Amid Fragile Truce

WASHINGTON/DOHA: The United States and Iran have agreed to halt recent military attacks and resume diplomatic negotiations, offering fresh hope for easing tensions after days of escalating conflict.

According to a senior US official, both sides have agreed to temporarily suspend hostilities while technical negotiations continue on implementing a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz and protecting commercial shipping.

Technical talks are expected to resume in Doha on Tuesday, where officials will discuss confidence-building measures and security arrangements designed to prevent further military escalation and maintain regional stability.

The renewed diplomatic effort follows several days of missile and drone exchanges between the two countries, which had raised concerns over a broader regional conflict and possible disruptions to global energy supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

While both Washington and Tehran have expressed a willingness to return to dialogue, officials cautioned that the agreement remains fragile and depends on both sides fully adhering to its terms. Analysts say the renewed talks represent an important step toward reducing tensions, although significant differences between the two countries remain unresolved.