Iran and US conclude Doha talks on implementing MoU to end Middle East war, agree to set up a channel to monitor violations and secure Strait of Hormuz shipping.

Rising tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz threaten to derail the US-Iran agreement, as disputed shipping routes and military strikes raise global stakes.

The memorandum of understanding signed earlier this month came under strain Thursday afternoon after Iran attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.