UPDATE: US and Iran Agree to Halt Strikes and Meet in Doha, Qatar This Week

The US and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and hold talks in Doha, Qatar, following weekend exchanges of fire that threatened a memorandum of understanding. These talks are scheduled to address disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran struck vessels in the area due to disputes over transit fees. Previously, Vice President JD Vance reported ‘good progress’ in nuclear talks in Switzerland, though Iran later denied agreeing to allow nuclear inspectors.

• US and Iran agreed to halt attacks and hold talks in Doha, Qatar.
• Talks will address disagreements over transit fees and the Strait of Hormuz.
• Weekend exchanges of fire involved Iranian attacks on vessels and US strikes on Iranian targets.
• Iran reportedly responded with missiles and drones targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.
• Previous nuclear talks in Switzerland were described as making ‘good progress,’ with Iran initially agreeing to allow nuclear inspectors, a claim Iran later denied.