- President Trump refuses to apologize to Pope Leo amid tensions over Iran war policy.
- Trump claims his controversial social media post was meant to depict him as a doctor, not a Jesus-like figure.
- U.S. enforces blockade on Iranian ports to pressure Tehran to reopen Strait of Hormu
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