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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that four tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Donald Trump stated that the war on Iran would "get wrapped up soon."
Location: Iran
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economicAug 26, 2026
Iran bets economic pain will pressure Trump in game of ‘chicken’
Summary
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
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- Al Jazeera(International)
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