Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and resume negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Axios on Sunday.
The report said the agreement could help end the recent exchange of military strikes that threatened to undermine an interim peace agreement between the two countries.
According to Axios, the two sides are expected to hold a new round of talks in Qatar on Tuesday. The report cited a senior US official familiar with the matter.
The planned meeting is expected to focus on resolving disputes related to the Strait of Hormuz and reducing tensions in the strategically important waterway.
However, Reuters said it could not immediately verify the Axios report through independent sources. The White House also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The reported diplomatic breakthrough follows days of heightened military tensions in the Gulf. Both countries recently exchanged strikes after renewed hostilities in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the escalation, officials from both sides have continued to signal support for diplomatic engagement. Previous technical discussions had been disrupted by the latest military exchanges.
If confirmed, the Qatar meeting would mark another attempt to preserve the interim peace process and prevent further escalation. However, neither Tehran nor Washington has officially announced the talks or confirmed the reported agreement.
The developments come as international attention remains focused on efforts to maintain stability in the Gulf and ensure the security of one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes.
