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August 2026 opened with a lot happening at once. Foreign policy, domestic political fights, economic jitters, and a set of primaries that could reshape the Democratic Party — it's all colliding at the same time, and honestly, it's a lot to keep track of. Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: From War to "Imminent" Deal The biggest story right now is the U.S.-Iran conflict, and specifically the wild swing from escalation to diplomacy over the weekend. Back on February 28, President Trump announced what he called "major combat operations" against Iran. Joint U.S.-Israeli strikes hit military, government, and infrastructure sites across the country. The fight has centered on the Strait of Hormuz — that chokepoint through which a huge share of the world's oil passes. Then, on August 3, Trump did something unexpected. Speaking from the Oval Office, he said he was halting planned attacks because "the perimeters of a deal" had been reached. He call...