US and Iran Agree to Halt Military Attacks, Doha Talks on Strait of Hormuz Set for Tuesday

US-Iran ceasefire talks have gained fresh momentum after both countries reportedly agreed to suspend military attacks and resume negotiations over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to suspend military actions against one another and are meeting in Doha, Qatar Tuesday to discuss outstanding matters concerning the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Axios.

The development follows recent escalations that had the potential to disrupt an 11-day ceasefire. Iranian authorities had previously refused to attend technical discussions Sunday, saying that U.S. airstrikes and violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed to calm the conflict had made it impossible to attend.

A senior U.S. official told Axios that both sides had agreed to cease all military activities, and “Washington and Tehran are now working to ease tensions and ensure stability in the region.”

The officials also stressed that commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will not be affected and that technical talks between the two nations are separate and continue.

Doha Meeting to Focus on Strait of Hormuz

The next high-level meeting between the United States and Iran is expected to be in Doha, Qatar, where negotiators will discuss the remaining differences over the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the discussions said.

The talks were intended to be held in Switzerland during nuclear talks with Iran. But after recent military tensions broke out, the location was moved to Qatar, and the emphasis now lies on securing the sea lanes of one of the world’s most vital oil shipping routes.

Dispute Over Ceasefire Agreement

The report said the current situation was caused by a disagreement about the interpretation of the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed to stop fighting. The main point of contention is the agreements pertaining to the Strait of Hormuz.

As part of the deal, Iran agreed to help ensure the safe transit of commercial ships through the waterway. The United States, in exchange, would remove its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Military Hotline Yet to Become Operational

At the same time, a U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials reached a deal to set up a direct military hotline between U.S. forces and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to coordinate maritime movements in the Strait of Hormuz during the negotiations in Switzerland last week.

The hotline, however, was not yet in operation by Saturday. Iran also repeated that ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz need to make prior contact with Iranian authorities.

The upcoming Doha meeting is expected to play a crucial role in preserving the ceasefire, reducing regional tensions, and ensuring uninterrupted global trade through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.