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Iran Rejects Trump Deal, Launches Missiles, Closes Hormuz

7/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran, prompting strike when Iran rejected deal and launched missiles.
The Strait of Hormuz shut as Iran proposes an institution to stabilize prices.
Iran and Oman ministries debated fees, with Oman rejecting fees and proposing a charge.
A London-based think-tank studied a “Hormuz fee” as a waterway-management contribution.
European leaders said mine-clearance assets will be offered only if hostilities end, Ian Lesser reported.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran, prompting strike when Iran rejected deal and launched missiles.
The Strait of Hormuz shut as Iran proposes an institution to stabilize prices.
Iran and Oman ministries debated fees, with Oman rejecting fees and proposing a charge.
A London-based think-tank studied a “Hormuz fee” as a waterway-management contribution.
European leaders said mine-clearance assets will be offered only if hostilities end, Ian Lesser reported.