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U.S. and Iran begin peace talks amid conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz
CNBC • June 21, 2026
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WHAT HAPPENED
Iran's military said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to continued Israeli military strikes in Lebanon; the U.S.
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WHAT'S NEXT
Further developments are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
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