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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more pressing as the International Energy Agency warns that global oil stockpiles are diminishing at a rapid clip. Traffic through the vital waterway remains minuscule, despite President Donald Trump's insistence that the strait is open and the US still controls it.

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Iran could "prolong" the war with the US until Trump is out of office, a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has suggested the agreement between the two sides remains relevant despite their refusal to shift positions.

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