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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) \u2014 Iran and the United States hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the Middle East war<\/a> appeared to falter on Thursday. Tehran moved to formalize its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz<\/a> while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. troops in the region that could be used on the ground in the Islamic Republic.<\/p>\n

Sirens over Israel warned of barrages of incoming Iranian missiles and in the United Arab Emirates, two people were reported killed and three were wounded by falling shrapnel from a missile interception over Abu Dhabi on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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