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U.S. Strikes Iran to Block New Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz

A.M. Edition for Aug. 31. The U.S. strikes Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher on concerns of a flareup in fighting.…

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A.M. Edition for Aug. 31. The U.S. strikes Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher on concerns of a flareup in fighting. Plus, as the leaders of Russia and China converge against the West on supporting Iran, WSJ’s Thomas Grove explains how their fortunes are diverging, with Beijing holding Russia’s economy…

Published August 31, 2026 · 10:29