Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Vice President JD Vance boards Air Force Two after leading talks on the Iran war in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP) | | | | | | | What to know After failed talks, President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran, risking a fragile ceasefire. The United States demands that Iran accept its terms, while Iran insists on trust-building. Key issues include control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program and frozen assets. Both sides remain open to diplomacy, but tensions are rising as the ceasefire nears expiration. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |