It comes after several attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations accusing each other of violating their ceasefire.

The US official told the BBC's US partner CBS News on Sunday that vessels would be able to move through the Gulf waterway "freely", and that talks on a deal to permanently end the war would continue. On Monday, Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied that there were plans for technical talks this week. But US President Donald Trump said a meeting would be held in Qatar's capital at Iran's request. "IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!" he wrote on Truth Social, without giving any details. On 17 June, the US and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which included an "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts". As part of the MoU, Iran agreed to use its "best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days". But the ceasefire agreed less than two weeks ago has been under threat in recent days because of renewed attacks by both sides. Strikes resumed on Thursday after an Iranian projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. (BBC)