- Virginia voters approve redistricting measure, potentially creating four more Democratic congressional districts ahead of the midterms.
- The U.S. extends its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request, though the naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.
- Iran calls the U.S. blocka
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