Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The announcement raises hopes of saving an interim peace deal that had been under pressure from days of escalating tensions.
The agreement was confirmed by a senior US State Department official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The official stated that both sides have committed to a cessation of attacks and will return to negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute over navigation rights in the strategic waterway.
No further details were immediately available regarding the timeline or location of the renewed talks. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruption there has significant implications for international energy markets.
