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The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it
The emerging deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly recognizes Iran’s control—and the U.S. may have to accept it

“[The] U.S. accepting Iranian control of the strait without explicitly acknowledging that control seems a likely endgame here.”

By Jason MaAugust 7, 2026
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Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock? 
Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock? 
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As confusion reigns over Hormuz talks, Fortune gets exclusive access to a UN-backed plan to reopen the strait 
As confusion reigns over Hormuz talks, Fortune gets exclusive access to a UN-backed plan to reopen the strait 
By Melissa HancockAugust 4, 2026
As Trump balks again at escalating war, Iran smells ‘blood in the water’ and looks to exploit its newfound strategic advantage, experts say
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Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality
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