U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
NPRSunday, July 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iran and Tehran.
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What happened
The United States paused attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iran and Tehran.
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