- U.S. Navy warships enter Strait of Hormuz to clear Iranian mines amid ongoing peace talks in Pakistan.
- Ukrainian teams have successfully intercepted Iranian Shahid drones in Gulf countries, according to President Zelensky.
- Congressman Eric Swalwell faces mounting pressure to drop
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