New York Times

1. Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain

   President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

2. To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.

   President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

3. Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

   The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

4. Trump Takes Down Post Depicting Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure

   The image, which President Trump shared on Truth Social shortly after criticizing Pope Leo, depicted him as a divine leader healing the sick.

5. Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.

   Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.