The United States and Iran have moved past their ceasefire standoff with an agreement to both extend the current truce and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most economically critical maritime passages. The announcement has been welcomed by multiple countries. Per Al Jazeera, the International Atomic Energy Agency says the breakthrough sets the stage for deeper technical work on Iran's nuclear program.

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