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Iran-U.S. Deal Talks End Without Agreement as Trump Demands Surrender

Iran and the United States failed to reach a final agreement by Monday’s deadline, leaving major disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz unresolved.

By Marcus Feld · August 18, 2026 · 2 min read

World

Declassified FBI documents detail Swalwell’s alleged multiple sexual encounters with “Fang Fang”

Swalwell acknowledged the relationship with suspected Chinese spy in two FBI interviews, documents show

By The Meridian · August 17, 2026 · 3 min read

The Morning Meridian

Iran-U.S. Deal Talks End Without Agreement as Trump Demands Surrender

Declassified FBI documents detail Swalwell’s alleged multiple sexual encounters with “Fang Fang”