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Iran Negotiations Drag, New Inflation Report, Sexual Abuse at Elite School

August 10, 2026·13 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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  • Iran demands U.S. lift naval blockade, pay reparations, and withdraw military forces to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iranian strategy may be to prolong negotiations to weaken President Trump ahead of midterm elections.
  • July inflation report expected to show 3.4% annual increase,

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