Key Facts

• The U.S. and Iran agreed to halt all military strikes, referred to as "kinetic activity."
• A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in Qatar to discuss issues related to the Strait of Hormuz.
• The ceasefire agreement is about 11 days old but has faced renewed attacks from both sides.
• The conflict centers on different views of a memorandum of understanding about the strait's control.
• Iran agreed to allow safe passage for commercial ships; the U.S. lifted its blockade of Iranian ports.
• A "hotline" was planned between the U.S. military and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to manage ship movements, but it was not yet working as of Saturday.
• The talks were initially planned for Switzerland but moved to Qatar due to rising tensions.
• Vice President Vance led the U.S. delegation in prior negotiations; Nick Stewart will participate in the upcoming talks.