U.S. and Iran conflict developments
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Donald Trump, Iranian Government
Middle East
August 3, 2026
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President Trump held off on new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies. Iran claims it is negotiating with Oman, not the U.S., regarding safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran executed two men convicted of spying for Israel.
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