Evening Wire: Several Top Scientists Missing & Trump Greenlights Psychedelics Research | 4.20.26
- President Trump claims sole responsibility for decision to bomb Iran, citing Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
- U.S. Marines seize Iranian-flagged cargo ship Tuska after six-hour standoff in Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran claims crew families were held at risk during U.S. seizure, justifying
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