US, Iran Agree to Halt Attacks, Doha Talks Expected Today

The United States and Iran have signaled readiness to halt attacks on each other and resume talks to sustain their ceasefire following fresh clashes. According to US news site Axios, both countries have agreed to stop strikes, with a meeting planned in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday to resolve the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
The ceasefire, only eleven days old, had grown shaky after renewed attacks from both sides, with President Trump threatening to resume the war. The friction stemmed from differing interpretations of the memorandum of understanding, particularly its clause on the Strait of Hormuz. A senior US official said all military operations have been halted, ships will move freely, and technical-level talks will continue.
Separately, Iran has proposed a new regional security alliance to Gulf states. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said regional countries should take charge of their own security and keep foreign military powers out of regional affairs. Meanwhile, in Muscat, an Iran-Oman joint committee met to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz.