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WORLD · AUG 26, 2026
United States and Iran Reach Ceasefire Agreement
The United States and Iran have reached a ceasefire agreement that guarantees free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from security and military sources.
The Federal government of the United States and the government of Iran have reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement to end recent hostilities. The deal includes specific provisions to ensure free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane.
Reports of the agreement first emerged via the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, which cited security sources from Iran and military sources from Pakistan. While the details have not been officially confirmed by either state, a formal announcement is expected in the coming days.
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