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strikeAug 17, 2026
Donald Trump Promised to Keep Us Out of Protracted Wars of Choice in the Middle East. We Are Now in a Protracted War of Choice in the Middle East.
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This story is adapted from the Slatest newsletter. You can sign up here to get it in your inbox every day. On paper, Donald Trump’s war in Iran seems like it could be close to over. The U.S. has paused its attacks and Iranian strikes on commercial ships have gotten more infrequent.
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- Ian Prasad PhilbrickBy Ian Prasad Philbrick
This story is adapted from the Slatest newsletter. You can sign up here to get it in your inbox every day. On paper, Donald Trump’s war in Iran seems like it could be close to over. The U.S. has paused its attacks and Iranian strikes on commercial ships have gotten more infrequen…
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Indirect US-Iran talks concluded without a deal, according to reports. The United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran in late February, which disrupted global energy supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Media reports suggest Washington could resume strikes after the November 3 midterm elections, following repeated threats from US President Donald Trump.
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