Morning recap

Middle East Eye·August 23, 2026Sanctions

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers. If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: • Tehran has warned that any state joining US sanctions against Iran will be considered an enemy, threatening to block oil exports through Hormuz. • US president Donald Trump, meanwhile, again posted an image on his Truth Social account, claiming Hormuz as US territory.

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