US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz reopens

Former NSC Senior Director Michael Allen highlights concerns over Iran's demands for tolls and unimpeded access for ships through the vital waterway after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, aiming to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz after intense negotiations. Former NSC Senior Director Michael Allen highlights concerns over Iran's demands for tolls and unimpeded access for ships through the vital waterway. This diplomatic effort follows the recent release of American journalist Shelley Kittleson, kidnapped by an Iran-backed group in Baghdad.