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strikeAug 27, 2026

After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there's still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete.

Source: MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated PressBy MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press

    WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there's still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resol…

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