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Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran

Le Monde

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July 10, 2026

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Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran

The renewed US and Iranian strikes on Wednesday, despite the memorandum of understanding reached between the two countries, jeopardize hopes for a swift end to the crisis unpopular with the American public.

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TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 2, 2026

'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks

Since the US-Iran deal was signed last month, the sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf, underscoring the difficulty of turning the initial truce into a lasting settlement.

Tehran Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Setting the rules of ownership in the Strait of Hormuz

Sobh-e-No analyzed the recent exchange of fire between Iran and the United States. The region has now entered a new phase of low-intensity but continuous tensions. Under such circumstances, a return to the previous situation seems highly unlikely. The most probable scenario is the continuation of an unstable ceasefire accompanied by limited clashes and reciprocal economic pressure.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran’s ‘new nuclear weapon’: Weaponised geography in Strait of Hormuz

Former Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller says the terms of the US peace talks with Iran are going to be “incredibly difficult” to negotiate. “I’m reminded of what the Taliban said, in reference to American efforts in Afghanistan. You have the clock; the Taliban said, we have the time,” Mr Miller told Sky News Australia. “We’re not going back to February 27 when 20 per cent of global oil supply flowed. It’s not going to be free and unfettered anymore. “That is the new Iranian nuclear weapon. They’ve weaponised geography, and they’ve done it with a terrifying clarity and impact.”

India News Network

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· Jul 8, 2026

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike

Iran's recent military action in the Strait of Hormuz raises tensions. US and regional responses are closely monitored.

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

IRGC strikes Gulf after US attacks kill at least 14 in Iran

The US and Iran exchanged another round of attacks, as President Trump says Iran is eager to negotiate despite ongoing military escalation. Rising oil price concerns and domestic political pressure in the US continue to cloud the prospects for a lasting peace. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.

Informed Comment

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties

How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US

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Related coverage for "Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran": TheJournal.ie — 'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks. Tehran Times — Setting the rules of ownership in the Strait of Hormuz. Sky News Australia — Iran’s ‘new nuclear weapon’: Weaponised geography in Strait of Hormuz. India News Network — Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike. TRT World — IRGC strikes Gulf after US attacks kill at least 14 in Iran. Informed Comment — Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties