The Briefing
The Briefing
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Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? US and Iran exchange tit-for-tat strikes
32 minutes Posted Jul 13, 2026 at 11:48 am.
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Tehran says it can’t allow Washington to use the Strait of Hormuz to harm Iran’s sovereignty. Plus: why is Volkswagen changing? Then: is Norway the model country for ‘good losers’? And: we chat with Belgian singer Angèle.

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