US-Iran Ceasefire Ends as Both Sides Prepare for More Fighting

A ceasefire — a temporary halt in fighting — between the US and Iran expired August 18, 2026, after clashes resumed. The June deal aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane carrying a fifth of the world's oil and gas, and reach a lasting agreement. Little progress was made. Iran now signals new attacks; Trump says Iran lost.