Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | What to know The U.S. is deploying thousands of sailors and Marines to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump threatened to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure if the strait isn’t opened. Israeli officials see control of the strait as crucial to ending the conflict. Iran has retaliated with missile strikes, raising concerns about regional stability. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Letters to the Editor | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |