Trump says no talks planned with Iran Tehran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to ship traffic PARISA HAFEZI AND KATHARINE JACKSONReuters Aug 19, 2026 23 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 A vessel is seen June 30 in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. AMIRHOSEIN KHORGOOI, WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY Ships are seen June 15 in the strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman. REUTERS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PARISA HAFEZI AND KATHARINE JACKSONReuters MIDDLE EASTkAms&qpx^(p$wx}v%~} — &]$] !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A D2:5 %F6D52J ?@ E2=<D H6C6 E2<:?8 A=246 H:E9 xC2? 2?5 ?@?6 H6C6 D4965F=65[ 3FE 96 4=2:>65 E96 $EC2:E @7 w@C>FK H2D @A6?[ 4@?EC25:4E:?8 2? 62C=:6C xC2?:2? 2DD6CE:@? 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Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. Here's what's on the menu.
Foothills Watershed in Old Fort expanding bike trails, brewing beer The nine new trails included in the expansion will add more downhills to the existing trail network.
New RV dealership opens in McDowell County; Old Fort RV Park reopens Old Fort RV Park flooded in Hurricane Helene, then served as a location for FEMA housing.
Edwards took ex-aide to Vegas during shutdown. Records tie trip to campaign money A campaign finance report indicates that the Western North Carolina Republican used donations meant for his now-defunct reelection campaign to…
Seth Trimble gives reasons for leaving North Carolina basketball to play at Louisville Former UNC basketball guard Seth Trimble says he had “the best four years that anybody could ask for” with the Tar Heels, but he plans on usin…
