Middle East Tensions and Global Fallout | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 2m

As regional powers push for a diplomatic exit from the six-month Iran conflict, Trump remains unfazed, claiming U.S. dominance while the Strait of Hormuz stays locked in tension. Meanwhile, senators grill ICE over costly electric shock gloves, while a major Russia sanctions bill—backed by Zelenskyy—passes the Senate but faces hurdles in the House. U.S. missile deployments to the Middle East strain Europe’s defenses, raising alarms over Patriot shortfalls. Iran’s economy buckles under financial isolation, with China’s cooperation pivotal; Canada responds by boosting defense spending to cut…