Event Brief
US and Iran near deal to extend ceasefire 60 days
Filed: May 24, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: The US and Iran are close to an agreement that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: United States and Iran
WHAT: Close to signing a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, clear mines, lift a blockade on Iranian ports, and waive some sanctions.
WHEN: May 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The two sides are working toward a memorandum of understanding that includes mutual concessions, including a potential 60-day ceasefire extension and related measures.
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