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Iranians Petition Hard-liners to War, US Strikes Hormuz

7/21/2026

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Over 100,000 Iranians signed an online petition demanding hard-line politicians be sent to the southern war zones.
U.S. Central Command reported a ninth night of strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz as Brent crude rose above $90.
Iranian officials warned that a collapse of talks could trigger war and raise Houthi attack risk on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, while Paydari Front hard-liners rejected negotiations and called for revenge.

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Over 100,000 Iranians signed an online petition demanding hard-line politicians be sent to the southern war zones.
U.S. Central Command reported a ninth night of strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz as Brent crude rose above $90.
Iranian officials warned that a collapse of talks could trigger war and raise Houthi attack risk on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, while Paydari Front hard-liners rejected negotiations and called for revenge.