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strikeAug 15, 2026

Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices - The Korea Times

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DUBAI/CAIRO/GARDEN CITY, New York — Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as "very evil" and told Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war.

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    DUBAI/CAIRO/GARDEN CITY, New York — Iran called on the U.S. to accept defeat while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as "very evil" and told Americans to brace for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war. Progress toward peace talks and oil tanker traffic through th…

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Iran has increased diplomatic activity following statements by US President Donald Trump suggesting the US might resume full-scale strikes on the country. The US news website Axios reported that a US official said US Central Command was preparing for major military operations in Iran and awaiting orders from Washington.

Location: Iran