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US-Iran clashes flare

The US struck two Iranian rocket launches on an island in the Strait of Hormuz that were attempting to lay sea mines, US Central Command said.

Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. (Ali Saeedi/Getty Images)

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

Gabrielle here. Thanks to my capable colleagues Beatrice and Ezgi for covering while I was on leave.

In today’s edition:

  • US, Iran trade new strikes
  • Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey hold first defense pact meeting
  • Greece, Israel ink $3.5 billion defense deal
  • Global oil prices surge
  • Iran seeks to shore up India ties

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