
The United States and Iran have agreed to temporarily reduce tensions after exchanges of fire near the Strait of Hormuz in recent days.
The news was announced by an official in President Donald Trump's administration, who said that both sides will withdraw for the time being, allowing free movement of ships in this strategic sea route.
"Both sides will withdraw for the time being and ships can move freely," the US official said.
However, it is not yet clear what Iran's official stance is on this development and whether Tehran considers a temporary understanding to have been reached.
Meanwhile, another US official confirmed that US and Iranian delegations will hold a meeting in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, where they are expected to discuss further steps to reduce tensions and avoid a new escalation.
The weekend clashes tested the fragile agreement between the two countries. President Donald Trump warned that the United States would take further military action if Iran continued its attacks, while Iranian authorities declared that any violation of the ceasefire would "result in a complete halt to all diplomatic processes."
Tuesday's meeting in Doha is seen as an attempt to restore dialogue and avoid a further escalation of the crisis in the Gulf region.