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Retired generals break down Iran war strategy after week 7

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Iran announced that it had reopened the Strait of Hormuz and later shut it down again, blaming the US for "breaches of trust" during the ongoing ceasefire. The move may threaten momentum toward a peace deal between the two countries. President Donald Trump said negotiations were still progressing. Meanwhile, Trump announced a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Here's a roundup of retired US military analyzing the seventh week of the Iran war.

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