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US-Iran 60-day ceasefire agreement expires with no permanent deal in sight
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 17, 2026
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Key points The strait is a key transit point for a significant portion of the world's oil supply. A 60-day agreement between the US and Iran has expired without a permanent deal to end the Middle East war.
A 60-day agreement between the US and Iran has expired without a permanent deal to end the Middle East war. The agreement had called for a ceasefire and other measures, including sanctions relief and funding for Iran.
The expiration of the agreement comes after weeks of tit-for-tat attacks by both sides, which have kept the Strait of Hormuz a point of contention and global energy prices high. The strait is a key transit point for a significant portion of the world's oil supply.
Further details on the agreement and its expiration are available from KXXV News, including related stories on the ongoing conflict and its implications.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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