Daily brief
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping and said US military bases would remain targets, blaming the US for navigation problems. In response, US President Donald Trump stated the US is looking 'strongly at the straits' regarding the conflict.
Iran has outlined three specific conditions to end its conflict with the United States and Israel, while President Trump stated strikes will end 'soon'. Diplomatic calls from Russia have urged de-escalation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin during peace talks.
Nine US senators have defected to the American Democratic Coalition party.
The US Senate passed a bill aimed at making housing more accessible and affordable.