Over the weekend, the US and Iran exchanged fire; the US said it responded to the Iranian’s decision to hit a Panama-flagged tanker. In response, Iran struck military bases in Gulf nations. Thereafter, the US and Iran agreed to halt strikes and to resume meetings this week.

The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz open while Washington and Tehran negotiate a final settlement

It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened again to wipe out Iran and Tehran launched missiles and drones at US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Tensions ease in the Gulf as Iran and the US agree to halt recent hostilities and resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation follows days of strikes and…

Iran and US to meet in Qatar to resume peace talks, according to reports