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The war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza directly impacts many Minnesotans. And while MPR News does not have journalists stationed in the region, we do have a responsibility to our audiences to report on how this ongoing conflict affects people here. Our goal is to provide MPR News audiences with a variety of perspectives, context and factual information. We are committed to using language that is as precise as possible.

As you will see here, the majority of the coverage on our air and our website is provided by our national and international news partners, NPR and the BBC. The language and terminology used to describe the conflict are changing. If you have questions or concerns about our coverage please reach out to us.

Two tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

Two tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

The British military says two tankers have been struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. That's according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.
by Greg Myre

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Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

Trump is facing a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges

The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government. The energy price spike triggered by the Iran war has seeped into the price of bonds that help fund the U.S. government.
by The Associated Press

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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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