US, Iran Agree to Halt Strikes as Doha Talks Set for Tuesday

Washington and Tehran have agreed to temporarily halt military strikes in the region, according to multiple reports.

The White House told Fox News, "Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the memorandum of understanding (MOU). Both sides will stand down for now, and vessels can move freely."

According to Axios, citing a U.S. official, delegations from both countries are scheduled to meet in Doha, Qatar, on June 30 to continue negotiations.

Tensions escalated over the weekend after the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out additional strikes on multiple targets in Iran following what it described as an Iranian attack on the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku near the Strait of Hormuz.

On Sunday, Iran also launched strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain, drawing strong condemnation from both Gulf nations.

Under the interim Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

Iran would ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States would lift its blockade of Iranian ports.

A direct hotline between the U.S. military and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) would be established to coordinate maritime traffic.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that, under the recent understandings, Iran alone would be responsible for managing and fully reopening maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Note: This information is based on media reports and official statements. The reported agreement had not been independently verified in the text you provided.