Despite Trump's talk of a deal being close, little has changed to end the Iran war

NPR | By Franco Ordoñez,

A Martínez

Published August 7, 2026 at 3:40 AM CDT

President Trump is under pressure to find a breakthrough with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, but it's proven elusive.

Franco Ordoñez

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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