The United States and Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks against each other ahead of a new round of talks this week on the Strait of Hormuz and other key issues.
Under the arrangement, commercial vessels will be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz freely during the talks, reducing concerns over disruptions to one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
The pause in hostilities marks a step toward de-escalation, although the outcome will depend on progress in the upcoming negotiations.
