Iran, 8-5-26

For now, links to five reports: from the Associated Press, the Cradle, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials. (Scroll up or down for today’s YEMEN, LEBANON and UKRAINE so far, and down for IRAN 8-4-26.) — MCM

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Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as today, by Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy and Darlene Superville | AP  CAIRO — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as today, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war. Click HERE for report including two photos. Click HERE for same AP report in Spanish, and HERE for others. Click HERE for report from the Cradle.

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FROM AUG. 4  Qatar says indirct U.S.-Iran mediation ‘ongoing’ despite denials. From the Cradle. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that work toward a diplomatic solution between the U.S. and Iran is “ongoing,” despite contradictory statements from Tehran and Washington over whether negotiations have restarted. READ MORE . . .

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U.S. missile stockpiles are dwindling and could take years to replenish. Reported by Kat Lonsdorf and Steve Inskeep | NPR  The war with Iran has fueled a shortage of U.S. long-range precision missiles. Stockpiles are expected to take years to replenish. Click HERE to listen and, later, read. Click HERE for Aug. 4 report from NPR.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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