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U.S. pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

U.S. pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on UAE strain ceasefire

The secretary of defense Pete Hegseth holds a press conference as the U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces while moving to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces are guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. denies Iran struck a military vessel during new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military denies Iran's claim of striking a U.S. Navy vessel. This comes as the U.S. now offers to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, where hundreds have been stuck since the Iran war began. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom" to aid stranded seafarers and warned Iran against blocking ships.
by The Associated Press

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'It's very overwhelming': Minnesota drivers make tough choices at the gas pump as prices rise

'It's very overwhelming': Minnesota drivers make tough choices at the gas pump as prices rise

A gallon of regular gas is about $3.99 in Minnesota, with some Twin Cities gas stations charging more than $4 a gallon on Wednesday. The national average is about $4.30 a gallon.
by Regina Medina

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Costs could squeeze Minnesota farmers long after Strait of Hormuz reopens

Costs could squeeze Minnesota farmers long after Strait of Hormuz reopens

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade passageway, remains virtually closed amid the war in Iran. That’s driven up the prices of key agricultural necessities, which could remain high into next year.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
by NPR Staff

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U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

After Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said the U.S. is returning to Pakistan for negotiations, but threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached soon.
by NPR Staff

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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels. But President Donald Trump says the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
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