Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | (Elke Scholiers/Getty Images) | | | | | | | What to know Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, testing a ceasefire with the U.S., according to state media. Talks are planned in Switzerland, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance leaving Washington on Saturday to attend. Iran’s negotiating team will also head to Switzerland, Iranian state media reported. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |