US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
- 3 hours agoYolande Knell,Middle East correspondentandTabby WilsonReutersThe US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, media reports say citing a US official.
- It comes after several attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, culminating in both nations accusing each other of violating their ceasefire.
- The official confirmed to the BBC's US partner CBS News that vessels will now be able to move through the waterway "freely", and added that renewed talks aimed at ending the war will continue.
Confirmed
- 3 hours agoYolande Knell,Middle East correspondentandTabby WilsonReutersThe US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, media reports say citing a US official.
- It comes after several attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, culminating in both nations accusing each other of violating their ceasefire.
- The official confirmed to the BBC's US partner CBS News that vessels will now be able to move through the waterway "freely", and added that renewed talks aimed at ending the war will continue.
Sources: BBC News