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strikeAug 18, 2026

U.S., Iran each dig in on Strait of Hormuz positions as their tenuous pact officially expires

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U.S., Iran each dig in on Strait of Hormuz positions as their tenuous pact officially expires While the warring sides haven't launched new strikes, a ship in the Hormuz was reportedly struck President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran, and none were scheduled, as Iran's top…

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  • The Associated PressBy The Associated Press

    U.S., Iran each dig in on Strait of Hormuz positions as their tenuous pact officially expires While the warring sides haven't launched new strikes, a ship in the Hormuz was reportedly struck President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran, and none …

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