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5 min readA temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is in place after the two countries traded fire this week, but the deal is already facing a complication. Oman, which has served as a key diplomatic back channel between Washington and Tehran, is pushing back against Iran’s proposal to collect mandatory tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has been trying to open a safe maritime corridor that hugs Oman’s coast and bypasses Iranian control of the strait, but ship traffic has slowed overall. Tracking data shows the number of vessels making it through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped by nearly half.
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- 1 (00:10) **U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Disruption** - Iran and the U.S. traded fire this week, leading to a temporary ceasefire; Oman opposes Iran's proposal for mandatory tolls on ships.
- 2 (01:05) **Maine Democrats Begin Process to Fill Senate Vacancy** - State Democratic Party Chair Charlie Dingman confirms a formal process to fill the vacancy, with a nominating convention set for July 25th.
- 3 (01:31) **Housing Affordability Bill Becomes Law Without Presidential Signature** - The sweeping bill became law overnight, with the president protesting congressional inaction on a strict voter ID bill.
- 4 (01:42) **Summit Fire in California Prompts Evacuations** - The fire grew to around 2,700 acres in Los Angeles County, with a massive air and ground attack underway.
- 5 (02:22) **Deadly Wildfires in Europe, Especially Spain** - At least 12 dead in Spain's Andalusia region, including four suspected British nationals; the blaze may have started from a downed power cable.
- 6 (03:02) **EU Demands Meta Change "Addictive Design" of Facebook and Instagram** - After a two-year probe, EU investigators say features like infinite scroll and autoplay must be scrapped or face fines up to 6% of global revenue.
- 7 (03:50) **Wimbledon: Alcaraz Reaches Final, Will Face Zverev** - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic; Alexander Zverev, recent French Open winner, is his opponent.
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