ISLAMABAD: The United States and Iran have agreed to reduce tensions in the region and reactivate diplomatic contacts, after which delegations from both countries are going to start a new round of negotiations in the Qatari capital Doha. This development is being described as an important diplomatic step towards stability in the Middle East.
According to the international news agency Reuters, a US official said that Washington and Tehran have agreed to reduce tensions for the time being so that the movement of commercial and oil tankers through the sensitive Strait of Hormuz can continue uninterrupted.
According to the report, the two countries have also agreed to continue technical-level negotiations on all points of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). During this time, any new military action or provocative action will be avoided so as not to affect the diplomatic process.
On the other hand, an American news website has claimed, citing an American official, that the United States has decided to stop its military operations for the time being, which aims to create a favorable environment for negotiations. However, there has been no official confirmation of this claim.
According to sources, US and Iranian delegations will meet in Doha on Tuesday, where regional security, maritime transport and mutual confidence-building measures will be discussed.
Reuters says that various points of the memorandum of understanding will be considered in the talks, while according to other reports, ensuring maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be the main topic of the talks.
According to reports, the US technical delegation will be led by Nick Stewart, who will present the US position on various technical and practical issues during the talks.
Analysts say that if the talks move forward in a positive direction, it could not only ease tensions in the Middle East but also provide a boost to global energy markets and maritime trade. Investors are also closely watching the outcome of these talks, as the Strait of Hormuz is considered a key route for global crude oil shipments.
