Doha to host key U.S.-Iran talks ahead of Strait of Hormuz agreement signing (opens original article in a new tab)

Doha will host U.S.-Iran talks ahead of a Strait of Hormuz agreement signing, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating an agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the waterway, while Iran agrees not to charge transit fees and the U.S. lifts its naval blockade.

• Doha will host U.S.-Iran preparatory meetings ahead of a Strait of Hormuz agreement signing in Switzerland
• Qatar and Pakistan mediated an agreement to extend a 60-day ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
• Iran would not charge transit fees during the 60-day period while the U.S. lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports
• The agreement includes a framework for negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme and calls for an end to regional hostilities