- Peace talks between Israel and Lebanon moved to the White House.
- Iran attacked three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, capturing two.
- President Trump threatens to 'shoot to kill' Iranian forces laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. military seizes second Iranian-linked
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