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Hormuz clashes cloud diplomacy as US awaits Iran response

US strikes and renewed exchanges in Hormuz cast doubt on the ceasefire as the Trump administration awaits Tehran’s response to a new proposal.

Following the start of the war with US-Israeli attacks on February 28, Iran largely closed the Strait of Hormuz and the US later imposed its own blockade of Iranian ports

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Iran, US exchange fire as Washington says Tehran response expected today
  • UAE says three injured in Iranian attacks
  • Iran-US escalation looms large over Trump’s China visit
  • US sets expectations for next Iraqi PM

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