Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Mourners in Tehran pay their respects during the funeral of Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, and those of his family on Friday. (AFP/Getty Images) | | | | | | | What to know As the war in Iran enters its fourth week, Tehran is escalating attacks on its neighbors, betting on economic pain to counter U.S. and Israeli military force, according to officials in the region. Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted energy markets. Despite U.S. airstrikes, Iran remains defiant, demanding nonaggression guarantees for talks. Rising energy prices have concerned Washington, while Iran’s leadership worries about long-term recovery. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |