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Iran restricts access to the Strait of Hormuz amid anger over Israeli bombings in Lebanon, which killed over 250 people.
The U.S. and Gulf allies demand Iran halt nuclear enrichment and missile production; Iran demands war compensation and sanctions relief.
Vice President J.D. Va

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