Washington and Tehran have agreed to halt military strikes against one another and will meet Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, for high-level talks aimed at easing tensions and securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report published Sunday.

Citing a senior U.S. official, Axios reported that both sides have agreed to suspend further military action for the time being, with delegations scheduled to meet on June 30 in Doha. The discussions are expected to focus primarily on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route that has become a flashpoint in recent weeks.

The reported breakthrough follows a sharp escalation over the weekend. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched additional strikes on multiple targets inside Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran responded Sunday by launching strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain, drawing swift condemnation from both Gulf nations.

“We decided to stop all the kinetic activity,” the U.S. official told Axios, describing the agreement as an effort to prevent further escalation while diplomatic efforts continue.

According to the report, the interim memorandum of understanding (MOU) calls for Iran to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States would lift its blockade of Iranian ports. The agreement also reportedly includes plans to establish a direct hotline between the U.S. military and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to coordinate maritime traffic and reduce the risk of accidental confrontation.

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

The talks in Doha were originally expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program but were shifted toward maritime security following the recent military escalation.

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