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Daily Brief: Morning — August 11, 2026

The Piaz Morning Brief for Tuesday, August 11, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Overnight, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi linked access to the vital Strait of Hormuz directly to the United States meeting Iranian conditions. This comes as President Trump reportedly seeks compensation for past conflicts. In this brief: 1. Iran's Foreign Minister Ties Hormuz Access to US Demands (The Hill) 2. Syrian Court Sentences Assad to Death, Context Ignored (Al-Monitor) 3. Fox News Reports on Assad Sentence, Omitting Crucial Details (Fox News - World) 4. Abbas Meets…

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