World · 8 July 2026

Three weeks after peace, US and Iran trade fire

The deal ending the US-Iran war is buckling after three weeks, with oil up 5% and each side blaming the other. Trump said at Wednesday's NATO summit the ceasefire is over for him, after tanker attacks, US strikes on 80-plus targets and Iranian hits on Gulf bases. Iran says core parts of the deal are now 'ineffective', though Trump said negotiators can keep talking.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 July 2026 at 11:10

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