US and Iran Agree to Halt Attacks and Hold Talks on Strait of Hormuz Dispute

On June 28, 2026, a senior American official announced that the United States and Iran have agreed to cease mutual attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and will hold a negotiation meeting in Doha on Tuesday to address their ongoing dispute. The agreement follows renewed hostilities triggered by conflicting interpretations of a memorandum of understanding. Technical talks are expected to continue across all areas covered by the agreement.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed a large underground tunnel network in the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. The tunnel, over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep, was eliminated by the 551st Brigade and Yahalom forces under the 91st Division. The Israeli government informed the United States and the American representative in Lebanon in advance of the operation. The tunnel complex contained hundreds of weapons and four launch shafts aimed at Israeli territory.

Additionally, a Palestinian militant group opened fire on an IDF force operating in the security zone in Syrian territory, but no casualties were reported. Separately, classified sections of the security annex to the Israel-Lebanon agreement were partially revealed by Israeli media. Key points include that withdrawals will not follow a fixed timetable but will depend on conditions on the ground, no expansion of pilot zones will occur without Israeli consent, and Israel retains freedom of action within the Blue Line against immediate and emerging threats.

These developments come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize security in the area.