The U.S. and Iran have agreed to halt attacks on each other, according to a senior U.S. official. This ceasefire, however, is fragile, with renewed strikes occurring and a threat from President Trump to resume hostilities. The recent fighting stems from differing interpretations of an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides have stated they will cease "kinetic activity" for the time being. Vessels are expected to move freely while technical negotiations proceed. A meeting is scheduled in Qatar to resolve the dispute. Previously, Iran agreed to facilitate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade of Iranian ports. A hotline between the U.S. military and Iran's IRGC was intended to coordinate traffic in the strait. This hotline was not yet operational as of Saturday. The upcoming talks, originally focused on Iran's nuclear program, have been moved and refocused on the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent escalation. A U.S. technical team lead is anticipated to attend these discussions.