First Thing: US attacks Iran’s mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil  The Guardian Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz,… [more]

Iran’s new supreme leader ‘lightly injured’ but active, Iranian official says  Reuters New Iranian Leader Was Wounded Early in the War, Iranian and Israeli Officials Say  The… [more]

Zelensky sends drone teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine’s expertise  BBC Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year  Axios Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases… [more]

Kansas revoked 1,700 transgender drivers’ licenses. Some are leaving the state.  NBC News Judge rejects attempt to block law that restricts bathroom use, invalidates driver’s licenses  Kansas… [more]

Iran’s new supreme leader is injured but reportedly ‘safe’ as traders sour on war exit strategy  Fortune Iran’s New Supreme Leader Was Wounded Early in the… [more]

Iran says oil will reach $200 a barrel, warns of ‘continuous strikes’  Reuters Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as… [more]

Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms  The Guardian Iran’s New Supreme Leader Was Wounded Early in the War,… [more]

Live updates: Aftermath of deadly Midwest tornadoes as severe storm threat shifts east today  FOX Weather 2 killed as at least 4 suspected tornadoes leave trail… [more]

Capitol agenda: GOP wants to move past the SAVE America Act  Politico John Thune says he’s ready to take the filibuster heat  Politico Thune Is in a… [more]

Three Ships Hit by Projectiles in Middle East, UK Navy Says  Bloomberg ‘Largest ever’ oil reserve release agreed by 32 countries, as Strait of Hormuz ships… [more]