The U.S. military has intensified its attacks across Iran, targeting a port facility, energy infrastructure, and bridges in an effort to pressure the Iranian regime. In response, Iran has retaliated by striking U.S. bases in the region and attacking power and desalination plants, escalating tensions toward a potential all-out war.

This escalation occurs amid the collapse of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries and ongoing disputes over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route that has seen a significant drop in traffic over the past two weeks.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has faced criticism following a recent primetime speech in which he revived claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election and accused China of interfering in the election he lost to President Joe Biden. The current administration has released classified documents contradicting Trump's claims, showing that not a single vote was altered in the contest.

In domestic political developments, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has joined forces with Senator Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) to rally support for his campaign to replace a retiring senator ahead of the November elections.

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The Hill