U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for Second Day to Talk Peace

The U.S. and Iran stopped military strikes for a second day on July 26, 2026, according to AP and CSM, with peace talks underway. This follows nine straight days of U.S. strikes after a 60-day ceasefire broke down in early July. No signed deal or timeline is confirmed. Oil and stock markets have swung sharply at each prior turning point.