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Trump Launches Economic Campaign to Isolate Iran, Reopen Strait

8/22/2026

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said world accepted Iran’s victory over the United States and urged ending the war.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an economic campaign to isolate Iran and reopen the Hormuz Strait.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet in Paris to discuss bypassing the Strait.
Israeli forces struck Syrian village Beit Jin, wounding one, saying they targeted a terrorist preparing attacks.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said world accepted Iran’s victory over the United States and urged ending the war.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an economic campaign to isolate Iran and reopen the Hormuz Strait.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet in Paris to discuss bypassing the Strait.
Israeli forces struck Syrian village Beit Jin, wounding one, saying they targeted a terrorist preparing attacks.