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6 months in, Iran's leaders are defying the U.S. and signaling no tolerance for dissent

Iran's new leaders evince little faith in any agreement with Trump β€” after coming under attack twice while holding talks β€” and they may be bracing for another assault once the U.S. replenishes its supplies of interceptors.

AP exclusive: U.S. Patriot missile stocks in Europe 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say

The U.S. military is experiencing a "beyond critical" shortage of advanced missile interceptors in EuropeΒ largely driven by President Donald Trump's war with Iran, a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in NATO countries toΒ a potential Russian attack.

As U.S. goals shift after 6 months of Iran war, Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

There still is no off-ramp in sight despite President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete.

A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners

25 August 2026 at 01:50
The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran's trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot overcome Iran's stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Miad Maleki.

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