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Deal Crumbles as Strait Dispute Escalates | Charlotte News
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A fragile peace deal between Iran and the U.S. has collapsed just weeks after signing, reigniting global tensions as both sides clash over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. launched airstrikes after Iran attacked shipping, and Iran retaliated against U.S. bases, while Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds but broader conflict escalates. Iran insists it can regulate and potentially tax Strait traffic after 60 days — a claim the U.S. rejects — triggering renewed sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. With no progress in nuclear talks, Iran refuses inspections at suspected enrichment sites, and key deal elements like sanctions relief and a $300 billion reconstruction fund remain frozen. Negotiations paused during Iran’s Supreme Leader’s funeral, and with the August deadline looming, the world braces for a deeper crisis.
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