Trump’s latest Iran strikes may have changed nothing, U.S. intelligence says

WorldPolitics
21 Jul 2026 • 10:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s latest Iran strikes may have changed nothing, U.S. intelligence says

  • US intelligence assesses that American strikes are unlikely to alter Iran's negotiating position or de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
  • Iran attacked another tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, continuing a series of strikes, while its Revolutionary Guard vowed to fight until the very last day.
  • Trump threatened Iran with severe retaliation, stating they would pay 'many times over' for the deaths of three US soldiers in a recent attack in Jordan.
  • Reports indicate Iran proposed a 10-day ceasefire to address differences regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with mediators from Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan involved.
  • Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with intermediaries facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran, even as Iran escalated attacks on regional infrastructure.

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