- President Trump embarks on a state visit to China, prioritizing trade and Iran’s influence in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny over the rising costs and strategy of the Iran war.
- Iran executes Erfan Shakurzadeh, a 29-year-old satellit
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