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August 15, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Trump may soon declare Hormuz US territory
Trump suggests he may soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory once Iran is defeated; Iran rejects the threat and vows to keep enforcing its blockade.
Border construction begins at Big Bend park
Federal work on patrol roads, vehicle barriers and surveillance systems is moving ahead at Big Bend National Park in West Texas, drawing protesters to the site.
UAE blames Iran for tanker attacks in Hormuz
The UAE blames Iran for drone attacks on two tankers owned by state oil company ADNOC in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the strikes acts of piracy; no casualties are reported.
Indonesia quake kills at least 38
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region at a depth of 10 kilometers, killing at least 38 people; a tsunami warning was issued, then lifted.