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August 12, 2026

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Middle East: Hormuz deal near, IDF soldiers dead in Lebanon

Iran has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is at hand, while Israel says soldiers killed in Lebanon.
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Due to the Iran war, Iraq is running out of money

Because of the war, Iraq can't export enough oil to fund its huge public sector. Protests have already started.
PoliticsAugust 12, 2026

Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternative

ConflictsAugust 12, 2026

Middle East war expands beyond Iran

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