New York Times

1. Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

   President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States.

2. What the Iran War Means for China

   Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the Iran war means to China, which is the world’s biggest importer of Iranian oil.

3. China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending

   A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.

4. Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran

   Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

5. How Trump’s Clash With Pope Leo Turned Into a Fight Over Theology

   When President Trump and G.O.P. leaders denounced the pope’s comments about the U.S. attack on Iran, they touched off a religious debate over what is and isn’t a “just war.”