US and Iran agree to 'stand down' after a weekend of skirmishes

US and Iran agree to 'stand down' after a weekend of skirmishes The US and Iran have agreed to 'stand down for now' after a weekend of skirmishes in and around the Strait of Hormuz, media reports say citing a US official The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down for now" after an exchange of strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz over the past few days, media reports say citing a US official. "Technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the MoU [memorandum of understanding]. Both sides will stand down for now and vessels can move freely," the official told The Hill on Sunday, referencing the 14-point MoU signed by both sides on June 17. Iran has not commented on the reports that it has agreed to halt strikes. The US struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes came shortly after US President Donald Trump called the drone attack a "foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement" in a Truth Social post. Asked by reporters whether the US would respond to the attack, he said: "You’ll find out." The US military carried out airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile storage facilities and coastal radar sites on Friday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.