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Conflict & Security April 20, 2026 200 stories in this edition

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Attack on Cargo Ship

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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Attack on Cargo Ship

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President Trump said that a U.S. Navy destroyer had fired on an Iran-flagged vessel that was trying to evade a blockade. He also said an American delegation was heading to Pakistan for more peace talks, but an Iranian official said there were “no plans” for negotiations.

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President Trump said that a U.S. Navy destroyer had fired on an Iran-flagged vessel that was trying to evade a blockade. He also said an American delegation was heading to Pakistan for more peace talks, but an Iranian of...

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