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US-Iran Conflict Escalation

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Iran retaliated by attacking two bases used by US forces in Jordan and the UAE’s Al Menhad airbase, according to Iranian media.

Summary AI · cited

Three recent geopolitical confrontations illustrate that overwhelming military power alone cannot achieve desired political outcomes.1

Russia's invasion of Ukraine did not result in a swift collapse as Moscow had anticipated, leading to significant miscalculations by Putin.1

Iran dismissed the latest U.S. sanctions and continued its tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating ongoing conflict.2

Written by AI from articles by 6 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (6)
  1. Trump is setting himself up to fail in Iran for the same reason he won in Venezuela Washington Examiner, 24 Aug
  2. Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments The Independent, 27 Aug
  3. Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause NPR, 31 Aug
  4. U.S. Strikes Iran in First Military Action in a Month Time, 31 Aug
  5. Number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes this week rises to 13 The Straits Times, 3 Sep
  6. West Asia war LIVE: Iran media says six navy personnel killed in U.S. attacks The Hindu, 3 Sep

What happened

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U.S. forces attacked two Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), marking the first publicly confirmed strike on Iran in weeks.

6 of 20 outletsfirst reported 31 Augwording from Time

Publicly, Iranian officials have stood firm, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping traffic unless the U.S. returns to a temporary deal the two sides struck earlier this summer.

4 of 20 outletsfirst reported 28 Augwording from CBS News

The Jordanian Armed Forces said Sunday it intercepted eight missiles that had entered the country's airspace, according to Jordan's Al-Mamlaka TV broadcaster.

4 of 20 outletsfirst reported 31 Augwording from CBS News

Brad Cooper said last week that U.S. forces had completed clearing sea mines from the strait's international shipping routes.

4 of 20 outletsfirst reported 31 Augwording from NPR

What each outlet says

One AI summary per outlet of its latest article on this story, written from that article alone and checked against it. Open the article for the outlet's own words.

The Independent31 Aug

Iran has retaliated against the US by striking two American bases in Jordan, following a US strike on Iran's Larak Island earlier this week. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims several soldiers and citizens were killed or wounded in the attack, while the US military says it took "limited, precise" action against minelaying forces that posed an "imminent threat". Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has…

Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits Jordan and UAE as tensions flare after US strike on Larak Island →3 articles from The Independent on this story
The Hindu3 Sep

Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that six members of the Iranian Army's naval forces were killed in US attacks on Tuesday, September 1, with no specific location given for their deaths. The article does not specify if these fatalities are included in a separate report of seven people killed in Khuzestan province. Iran has retaliated against US military bases in Kuwait after President Trump threatened further…

West Asia war LIVE: Iran media says six navy personnel killed in U.S. attacks →3 articles from The Hindu on this story
Zeteo28 Aug

The article reports on how US President Donald Trump's efforts to influence or dominate Iran have failed in various ways over the past six months, despite his administration's initial optimism for regime change or collapse. Key numbers mentioned include 40 days of intense February-April bombing, which failed to prevent Iranian attacks on regional shipping, and at least a third of ships transiting the Strait of…

How Trump Lost the Iran War in Every Way Possible in Less Than 6 Months →2 articles from Zeteo on this story
NPR31 Aug

The US military launched an attack on what it said were Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following weeks of threats and increased economic sanctions by President Trump. Iran retaliated with strikes on US forces in Jordan and the UAE, including firing ballistic missiles at air bases and targeting aircraft. The attacks resulted in reported casualties, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming…

Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause →2 articles from NPR on this story
Mother Jones31 Aug

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's top military brass have privately warned him that the ongoing war in Iran is unsustainable and draining America's defense capabilities. According to a classified report, keeping troops on high alert for potential further attacks has limited their ability to train and deploy elsewhere, with only a quarter of the Navy's destroyer fleet ready to deploy due to extended deployments…

New Report: Hegseth’s Own Military Brass Warn the Iran War Is Unsustainable →2 articles from Mother Jones on this story
The Straits Times3 Sep

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reports that at least 13 Iranian military personnel have been killed in US strikes this week, with six deaths confirmed on Thursday in addition to an initial seven previously reported. The US strikes on Tuesday were the most extensive for weeks, targeting various branches of Iran's military, including pilots and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace…

Number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes this week rises to 13 →2 articles from The Straits Times on this story
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CBS News31 Aug

The US and Iran have engaged in airstrikes against each other for the first time in a month, with both countries targeting military bases and vessels in the region. The conflict has led to an increase in oil prices, with Brent crude jumping 3.8% to $91.40 per barrel on Monday. Iranian authorities have also seized a cargo ship accused of polluting the Strait of Hormuz by dumping oil and sludge into the water. The…

U.S. and Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month →2 articles from CBS News on this story
Washington Examiner24 Aug

The article discusses three geopolitical confrontations - Ukraine, Venezuela, and Iran - to illustrate the importance of engaging an adversary both externally and internally to achieve a desired political outcome. The Trump administration's operation in Venezuela succeeded because it had cultivated key figures within the Venezuelan regime before launching military action, allowing for a smooth transition after…

Trump is setting himself up to fail in Iran for the same reason he won in Venezuela →
The Bulwark24 Aug

Former US General Michael Wood joins Bill Kristol in a discussion about the implications of Trump's Iran war policy on US military strength, but this is not a straightforward news article - it appears to be an opinion piece or analysis featuring two commentators rather than a factual report. There are no specific numbers mentioned regarding damage or costs. The conversation centers on the perceived weakening of…

Trump’s War Has Left America Weaker (w/ Michael Wood) | Bulwark on Sunday →
The Free Press26 Aug

The ongoing conflict with Iran is being referred to as the "Tantric War" due to its prolonged nature and series of promised but delayed strategic climaxes. Scott Bessent, a US official, has described the new campaign targeting Iran as "Operation Economic Outcast", which involves targeted and discreet economic sanctions rather than military action. The campaign aims to cut off Iran's ability to smuggle oil and evade…

The Tantric War →
Los Angeles Times28 Aug

US President Trump has been making contradictory statements about the ongoing war with Iran over the past six months, initially boasting of a victory but later threatening to bomb Iran into the Stone Age. According to Pentagon data, at least 18 US forces have been killed and 758 wounded in the conflict. The article highlights Trump's shifting narrative on Iran's new leadership, which he has variously described as…

'We won.' 'Winding down.' 'Close to over.' Six months of Trump on the Iran war →
BBC31 Aug

The US and Iran have traded strikes for the first time in weeks, with American forces attacking two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two people and injuring two others. The US strike is the first known attack on Iran since President Donald Trump paused a renewed military campaign in late July. In response to the US strike, Iran has said it attacked US military bases in Jordan with…

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks →
Euronews31 Aug

Iranian citizens describe how the reinstated US naval blockade has crippled their country's trade and daily life. The blockade has disrupted over 80% of Iran's heavy imports and non-oil exports, leading to 70% inflation and a surge in food prices by 128%. Gisoo, a 45-year-old shipping specialist, says that only one out of ten cargo ships arriving from China reaches Iran due to logistical issues. The blockade has…

Exclusive: US naval blockade is paralysing daily life, Iranians tell Euronews →
The Intercept31 Aug

Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, has warned about environmental damage caused by the US war in the region. According to a report by the Conflict and Environment Observatory, there have been over 300 incidents of potential environmental harm across 12 countries in the region since the conflict began in February. The war is estimated to have emitted around 5 million metric cubic tons of…

Ecocide in Iran →
UPI31 Aug

Oil prices surged 3.4% to $91.09 a barrel on Monday due to renewed fighting between the US and Iran, with Brent crude prices increasing and American crude prices also rising by a similar amount. According to experts, the hostilities have increased fears of supply disruptions caused by tanker traffic curtailment in the Strait of Hormuz. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in the US remained relatively flat…

Price of oil rises after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting in Middle East →
Semafor31 Aug

US President Donald Trump authorized US forces to strike two rocket launchers in response to what he claimed was a threat to the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian forces retaliated by firing missiles at Jordan. This exchange marks the first time in over a month that the US and Iran have engaged in direct military action against each other. The strikes come as Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume full-scale bombing…

US and Iran exchange fire for the first time in over a month →
Al Jazeera31 Aug

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted a drone coming from Iran over its territorial waters, despite reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase. According to the Iranian army, dozens of drones were launched at US military assets in the UAE, but the UAE's Ministry of Defence denied this report as "false". The incident follows overnight attacks by the US and Iran, which has further dented hopes for a resolution…

UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks →
Time31 Aug

US forces carried out strikes on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking the first confirmed US military action against Iran in weeks. According to CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins, the strike was necessary because Iranian forces were preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait. The incident comes after US forces finished clearing sea mines from…

U.S. Strikes Iran in First Military Action in a Month →
CBC31 Aug

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has retaliated against the US after US military forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The US targeted what they claim were minelaying forces, and Iranian state television showed footage of ballistic missiles being fired at US bases in Jordan in response. Eight missiles intercepted by Jordan's armed forces penetrated their airspace early Monday morning…

Iran's Revolutionary Guard retaliates after U.S. bombs targets in Strait of Hormuz →

Analysis

Agreed

AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • Multiple sources report that the U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks, marking the resumption of hostilities in their conflict.34
  • The latest developments highlight ongoing military actions between the U.S. and Iran, including strikes on Iranian rocket launchers and retaliatory missile attacks.34

Disputed

Picked by our model, which is sometimes wrong

  • There is conflicting information about the number and location of Iranian military personnel killed by U.S. strikes: Tasnim news agency reports six additional deaths, while other sources mention different numbers and locations.56

Framing

How the first headlines put it

Stated as fact3

How it changed

  1. 25 Aug

    Many people living in Iran say they're already under tremendous economic pressure due to the U.S. naval blockade and decades of economic sanctions.

    2 outlets · NPR
  2. 27 Aug

    Iran has repeatedly targeted Bahrain and other Gulf countries with missiles and drones since the U.S. and Israel launched the war on Feb. 28.

    2 outlets · The Independent
  3. 28 Aug

    Publicly, Iranian officials have stood firm, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping traffic unless the U.S. returns to a temporary deal the two sides struck earlier this summer.

    4 outlets · CBS News
  4. 31 Aug

    U.S. forces attacked two Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), marking the first publicly confirmed strike on Iran in weeks.

    6 outlets · Time
  5. 3 Sep

    DUBAI, Sept 3 - Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday the deaths of six more military personnel from U.S. strikes this week, bringing the military death toll to at least 13.

    2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 29 articles

  • 3 Sep West Asia war LIVE: Iran media says six navy personnel killed in U.S. attacksIran's Tasnim news agency reported that six members of the Iranian Army's naval forces were killed in US attacks on Tuesday, September 1, with no specific location given for their deaths. The article does not specify if these fatalities are included in a separate report of seven people killed in Khuzestan province. Iran has retaliated against US military bases in Kuwait after President Trump threatened further…The Hindu
  • 3 Sep Number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes this week rises to 13Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reports that at least 13 Iranian military personnel have been killed in US strikes this week, with six deaths confirmed on Thursday in addition to an initial seven previously reported. The US strikes on Tuesday were the most extensive for weeks, targeting various branches of Iran's military, including pilots and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace…The Straits Times
  • 31 Aug Iran's Revolutionary Guard retaliates after U.S. bombs targets in Strait of HormuzIran's Revolutionary Guard has retaliated against the US after US military forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The US targeted what they claim were minelaying forces, and Iranian state television showed footage of ballistic missiles being fired at US bases in Jordan in response. Eight missiles intercepted by Jordan's armed forces penetrated their airspace early Monday morning…CBC
  • 31 Aug U.S. Strikes Iran in First Military Action in a MonthUS forces carried out strikes on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking the first confirmed US military action against Iran in weeks. According to CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins, the strike was necessary because Iranian forces were preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the strait. The incident comes after US forces finished clearing sea mines from…Time
  • 31 Aug Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits Jordan and UAE as tensions flare after US strike on Larak IslandIran has retaliated against the US by striking two American bases in Jordan, following a US strike on Iran's Larak Island earlier this week. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims several soldiers and citizens were killed or wounded in the attack, while the US military says it took "limited, precise" action against minelaying forces that posed an "imminent threat". Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has…The Independent
  • 31 Aug Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pauseThe US military launched an attack on what it said were Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, following weeks of threats and increased economic sanctions by President Trump. Iran retaliated with strikes on US forces in Jordan and the UAE, including firing ballistic missiles at air bases and targeting aircraft. The attacks resulted in reported casualties, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming…NPR
  • 31 Aug UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacksThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted a drone coming from Iran over its territorial waters, despite reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase. According to the Iranian army, dozens of drones were launched at US military assets in the UAE, but the UAE's Ministry of Defence denied this report as "false". The incident follows overnight attacks by the US and Iran, which has further dented hopes for a resolution…Al Jazeera
  • 31 Aug US and Iran exchange fire for the first time in over a monthUS President Donald Trump authorized US forces to strike two rocket launchers in response to what he claimed was a threat to the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian forces retaliated by firing missiles at Jordan. This exchange marks the first time in over a month that the US and Iran have engaged in direct military action against each other. The strikes come as Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume full-scale bombing…Semafor
  • 31 Aug New Report: Hegseth’s Own Military Brass Warn the Iran War Is UnsustainableUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's top military brass have privately warned him that the ongoing war in Iran is unsustainable and draining America's defense capabilities. According to a classified report, keeping troops on high alert for potential further attacks has limited their ability to train and deploy elsewhere, with only a quarter of the Navy's destroyer fleet ready to deploy due to extended deployments…Mother Jones
  • 31 Aug U.S. and Iran trade strikes for the first time in a monthThe US and Iran have engaged in airstrikes against each other for the first time in a month, with both countries targeting military bases and vessels in the region. The conflict has led to an increase in oil prices, with Brent crude jumping 3.8% to $91.40 per barrel on Monday. Iranian authorities have also seized a cargo ship accused of polluting the Strait of Hormuz by dumping oil and sludge into the water. The…CBS News
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  • 31 Aug West Asia LIVE: UAE says dealt with drone coming from Iran over its watersThe US has launched an attack on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran retaliating by striking US military targets in Jordan. The incident occurred on August 30, 2026, and resulted in casualties according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Oil prices rose by over $1 a barrel on August 31, 2026, following the conflict escalation. The attack marks the first US strikes on Iran in a month, with the…The Hindu
  • 31 Aug Price of oil rises after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting in Middle EastOil prices surged 3.4% to $91.09 a barrel on Monday due to renewed fighting between the US and Iran, with Brent crude prices increasing and American crude prices also rising by a similar amount. According to experts, the hostilities have increased fears of supply disruptions caused by tanker traffic curtailment in the Strait of Hormuz. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in the US remained relatively flat…UPI
  • 31 Aug Ecocide in IranEsmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, has warned about environmental damage caused by the US war in the region. According to a report by the Conflict and Environment Observatory, there have been over 300 incidents of potential environmental harm across 12 countries in the region since the conflict began in February. The war is estimated to have emitted around 5 million metric cubic tons of…The Intercept
  • 31 Aug Exclusive: US naval blockade is paralysing daily life, Iranians tell EuronewsIranian citizens describe how the reinstated US naval blockade has crippled their country's trade and daily life. The blockade has disrupted over 80% of Iran's heavy imports and non-oil exports, leading to 70% inflation and a surge in food prices by 128%. Gisoo, a 45-year-old shipping specialist, says that only one out of ten cargo ships arriving from China reaches Iran due to logistical issues. The blockade has…Euronews
  • 31 Aug US Forces Strike Iranian Missile Launchers Near Strait of Hormuz
    NBC News
  • 31 Aug US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeksThe US and Iran have traded strikes for the first time in weeks, with American forces attacking two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two people and injuring two others. The US strike is the first known attack on Iran since President Donald Trump paused a renewed military campaign in late July. In response to the US strike, Iran has said it attacked US military bases in Jordan with…BBC
  • 28 Aug Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump ‘pressure on us won’t work’ after meeting US ally QatarIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated after meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran that diplomatic negotiations with Washington are possible if the US abandons its aggressive pressure strategy. The US has launched an "economic D-day" against Iran, imposing secondary sanctions to cut off access to global markets, but China continues to import Iranian crude oil…The Independent
  • 28 Aug Iran warns Washington that pressure ‘doesn’t work’Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the US on Friday that pressure is ineffective against Iran, calling for Washington to honor its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. The conflict between the two countries began in late February and has continued with sporadic attacks despite an April ceasefire. Iranian ports remain blocked due to US sanctions, which Tehran insists will not be lifted…The Hindu
  • 28 Aug How Trump Lost the Iran War in Every Way Possible in Less Than 6 MonthsThe article reports on how US President Donald Trump's efforts to influence or dominate Iran have failed in various ways over the past six months, despite his administration's initial optimism for regime change or collapse. Key numbers mentioned include 40 days of intense February-April bombing, which failed to prevent Iranian attacks on regional shipping, and at least a third of ships transiting the Strait of…Zeteo
  • 28 Aug 'We won.' 'Winding down.' 'Close to over.' Six months of Trump on the Iran warUS President Trump has been making contradictory statements about the ongoing war with Iran over the past six months, initially boasting of a victory but later threatening to bomb Iran into the Stone Age. According to Pentagon data, at least 18 US forces have been killed and 758 wounded in the conflict. The article highlights Trump's shifting narrative on Iran's new leadership, which he has variously described as…Los Angeles Times
  • 28 Aug Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sightThe article reports on the six-month anniversary of the Iran war, with no end in sight. President Trump insists that Iran is "begging to make a deal", while Iranian officials push back against US economic pressure. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key concern, with Adm. Brad Cooper claiming it's clear of sea mines and shipping lanes are open, but only 24 oil tankers transited the strait recently, compared to the…CBS News
  • 27 Aug Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developmentsA Jerusalem court has acquitted a man accused of beating a Catholic nun, but ordered him to undergo up to six years of psychiatric hospitalization due to his insanity defense. The attack in April drew global condemnation and is part of a larger trend of harassment against Christians in Jerusalem, with the Religious Freedom Data Center reporting almost daily incidents committed by Jewish religious nationalists…The Independent
  • 27 Aug After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame – a costly stalemateAfter six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate, with Tehran still holding power despite economic pressure from the US. The US Treasury Secretary announced new sanctions on Aug 24, cutting off financial lifelines to Iran's economy and restricting oil exports, but experts say this may not be enough to break the stalemate. According to Aaron David Miller, a former US diplomat, the Trump…The Straits Times
  • 26 Aug The Tantric WarThe ongoing conflict with Iran is being referred to as the "Tantric War" due to its prolonged nature and series of promised but delayed strategic climaxes. Scott Bessent, a US official, has described the new campaign targeting Iran as "Operation Economic Outcast", which involves targeted and discreet economic sanctions rather than military action. The campaign aims to cut off Iran's ability to smuggle oil and evade…The Free Press
  • 26 Aug Deal/No Deal, Trump’s Iran ContradictionsPresident Donald Trump said on March 9 that the war in Iran was "very complete" after Day 10 of conflict. The conflict has now lasted nearly 180 days and costs the US $37.5 billion, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's July testimony. Trump initially predicted a quick military victory and an unconditional surrender from Iran, but negotiations aimed at a deal have been ongoing for six months without success…Mother Jones
  • 25 Aug Can Trump's economic war against Iran do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't?The article reports on the latest development in the US-Iran conflict, where the Trump administration has launched a new sanctions campaign against Iran, aiming to sever its economic lifelines. According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, this campaign will put pressure on countries that continue to do business with Iran. The past efforts by US administrations, including the Trump's first, have been ineffective…NPR
  • 24 Aug Trump’s War Has Left America Weaker (w/ Michael Wood) | Bulwark on SundayFormer US General Michael Wood joins Bill Kristol in a discussion about the implications of Trump's Iran war policy on US military strength, but this is not a straightforward news article - it appears to be an opinion piece or analysis featuring two commentators rather than a factual report. There are no specific numbers mentioned regarding damage or costs. The conversation centers on the perceived weakening of…The Bulwark
  • 24 Aug Trump Needs to Channel His Inner George Costanza to End His Disastrous Iran WarThe article argues that President Donald Trump is making poor decisions regarding the US war against Iran, likening his situation to a fictional character's quote from TV show Seinfeld. It suggests that every decision Trump has made about Iran has led to unintended consequences, echoing George Costanza's admission of always being wrong. The author does not provide any specific numbers or details about the war's…Zeteo
  • 24 Aug Trump is setting himself up to fail in Iran for the same reason he won in VenezuelaThe article discusses three geopolitical confrontations - Ukraine, Venezuela, and Iran - to illustrate the importance of engaging an adversary both externally and internally to achieve a desired political outcome. The Trump administration's operation in Venezuela succeeded because it had cultivated key figures within the Venezuelan regime before launching military action, allowing for a smooth transition after…Washington Examiner

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