Fighting escalated in the Middle East over the weekend after US airstrikes on Sunday targeted Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak. The exchange of fire was instigated by the US in retaliation against Iran’s n
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31.08.2026
U.S. Attacks Island in Strait of Hormuz; Iran Retaliates With Missile Fire
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31.08.2026
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war
aljazeera.com
02.09.2026
Trump Suggests Renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait' Amid Renewed Iran Hostilities
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02.09.2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself
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02.09.2026
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