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Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation

Al Jazeera •July 14, 2026

Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.

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US strikes new targets in Iran as Tehran hits Gulf states, Hormuz shipping

Iran's deputy foreign minister accuses US of destroying the interim peace deal.

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US President Trump meets with ‘fan of America’ Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi

US President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House.

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Families claim bodies of victims of deadly Bangkok pub fire

‘No one has been able to accept it yet.’

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Strait of Hormuz remains a fault line as Iran and US drift back into war

Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

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Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval - BBC

Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval BBC MPs vote on Hillsborough amendment as Starmer and Burnham address Commons – as it happened The Guardian Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill The Guardian Andy Burnham to…

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