A representative from the United States confirmed that Washington and Tehran have reached a mutual agreement to cease hostilities after a flurry of military strikes over the past few days. This development follows recurring incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, where both nations accused one another of breaching a previously established ceasefire.
According to the official speaking with CBS News, maritime traffic in the waterway is expected to resume without obstruction, and diplomatic discussions to resolve the conflict remain ongoing. While the US claims an agreement is in place, Iran has not yet officially addressed the reports regarding a halt in regional strikes.
Tensions recently flared when a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 17 June to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels, began to unravel. Thursday marked the renewal of hostilities after an Iranian projectile impacted a cargo vessel. The US responded with operations targeting various Iranian sites, while Iran later launched strikes against US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, which the US reported resulted in no injuries or structural harm.
Separately, a fragile peace framework involving Israel and Lebanon remains under pressure despite US mediation efforts. The Israeli military recently targeted a Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, an operation the US was aware of in advance. Tehran continues to insist that a broader regional ceasefire is contingent upon the cessation of combat operations in Lebanon.
