U.S., Iran reportedly to 'stand down' after weekend of military skirmishes, resume talks in Qatar
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on multiple targets in Iran after Tehran attacked a Panama-flagged tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Iran will reportedly "stand down for now” after a weekend of military skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides will try to reboot peace talks in Qatar this week.
Officials told multiple news outlets, including Axios, CNN and Fox News, that there was an easing of tensions after several days of exchanging fire near the Strait.
“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 White House told Fox News.
Axios reported that the two sides will resume talks in Doha on Tuesday.
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on multiple targets in Iran after Tehran attacked a Panama-flagged tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran responded Sunday by launching strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain, angering both Arab neighbors.
Meanwhile, on another war front, Bloomberg News reported that Russia expects American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Moscow to continue talks on ending the war in Ukraine as soon as tensions ease with Iran.