US and Iran "will stand down for now," Trump administration official says

The United States and Iran “will stand down for now” following an exchange of fire near the Strait of Hormuz over the last several days, a Trump administration official said on Sunday.

“Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely,” the official said.

It’s not yet clear what Iran’s position is on the matter.

The United States and Iran have agreed to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday for further discussions, according to another US official.

The back-and-forth over the weekend tested the fragile US-Iran agreement. President Donald Trump threatened more military action if Iranian strikes continue, while Iran warned ceasefire violations would “result in the complete halt of all diplomatic processes.”

- CNN