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Trump returns to 'vicious cycle' with Iran, leaving MOU on life support
By Mallory Wilson, Filip Timotija, and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
President Trump is returning to war in an effort to break Iran's hold over the Strait of Hormuz, restarting an escalatory cycle that failed to extract major concessions from Tehran the last time around. Experts told The Hill there's little reason to expect a different outcome as the "vicious cyc...
Key takeaway Experts told The Hill there's little reason to expect a different outcome as the "vicious cycle" begins again, leaving Trump with [...
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? President Trump is returning to war in an effort to break Iran's hold over the Strait of Hormuz, restarting an escalatory cycle that failed to extract major concessions from Tehran the last time around. Experts told The Hill there's little reason to expect a different outcome as the "vicious cyc...
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