strikeJul 21, 2026

US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating airstrikes to bend Tehran to his will.

Source: BEN FINLEY and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press — Read the full report

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BEN FINLEY and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated PressBy BEN FINLEY and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating airstrikes to bend Tehran to his will. While the Trump a…

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