Event Brief
UPDATED May 24, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
May 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
US and Iran near 60-day ceasefire extension
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The US and Iran are close to agreeing on a 60-day ceasefire extension, with Strait of Hormuz reopening included.
WHO: United States and Iran
WHAT: Close to agreeing on a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire agreement, including gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 1:51 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Negotiations were nearing a decision on whether to sign a deal or resume war, with the extension terms addressing issues raised during talks.
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