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Trump Says Iran Seeks Ceasefire Talks as New Strikes and Red Sea Blockade Escalate Tensions
ABC News reported multiple developments on July 21, 2026, including statements from President Trump on Iran, a new Red Sea blockade, and weather threats along the East Coast and Gulf.
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President Trump said Iran desperately wants to meet for ceasefire talks amid new strikes, according to ABC News. The comment came as a new Red Sea blockade threatened further escalation in the Middle East. Millions of people along I-95 braced for a new flood threat on July 21, 2026.
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