Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by ABC, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A 10th straight day of attacks between the United States and Iran across the Middle East on Tuesday overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that collapsed earlier this month as the two countries battled for control of a waterway vital to w...

Why this matters in The Minneapolis

Minneapolis residents who fill up their gas tanks regularly are likely to feel the effects of the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, as the fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to disrupt global oil supplies. With about one-fifth of the world's crude oil and natural gas normally shipped through the strait, the blockade has already led to a surge in oil prices, with benchmark Brent crude trading at around $91 a barrel. As the conflict continues to intensify, Minneapolis drivers can expect to see higher prices at the pump, which could have a ripple effect on the local economy. The city's businesses, particularly those in the transportation sector, may also feel the pinch as fuel costs rise. As the situation unfolds, Minneapolis residents should be prepared for potential price increases and economic uncertainty.

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Category: safety · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

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