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Iran sets out steep demands for reopening Hormuz despite hopes Oman deal could break impasse - NBC News

There are no ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday, after Tehran set out a steep series of demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

NBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Pentagon Asks Defense Firms to Boost Production of Key Systems - Bloomberg.com

The Pentagon’s No. 2 official asked major US defense companies to accelerate efforts to produce and deliver key weapons systems amid new concerns about shortages and gaps exacerbated by the Iran war.

Bloomberg • Aug 9, 2026

Trump and the GOP have a new bogeyman - Politico

Days after Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the Michigan primary, Trump is homing in on his progressive policies, calling him a “communist” and “man of hate.”

Politico • Aug 9, 2026

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facility and Yemeni port, and other Mideast news - AP News

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. A Houthi spokesperson said that Sunday's attacks were in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemen’s airspace.…

Associated Press • Aug 9, 2026

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