New York Times

1. Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader

   An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.

2. How Iran Gained Leverage in the War

   Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

3. Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War

   With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.

4. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In

   The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.

5. Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

   President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests.