US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz - BBC News

US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake".

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Fire blazes in Iran after "powerful" US strikes

The US wants Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships.

This came after incidents earlier this week in which three commercial tankers were attacked, prompting an exchange of strikes with the US. According to US media, Iran told American officials the shootings were a mistake and blamed a rogue internal group.

US President Donald Trump has said the Iranian attacks mean the ceasefire is over, but that talks aimed at ending the war would continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of violating the deal.