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U.S. Central Command says it conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran to protect American forces, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to lay mines, as ceasefire negotiations with Iran drag on; the strikes come after mixed signals about progress and amid ongoing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and regional tensions.
The Trump administration is preparing for a possible new round of U.S. military strikes against Iran as diplomacy continues, with no final decision yet; defense and intelligence officials are updating recall rosters as troops rotate out of the region, while Iran warns of wider conflict and reviews the latest U.S. proposal transmitted via Pakistan.
The United States has charged 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro, sparking Cuban anger and fresh fears of military action against Cuba as Washington tightens sanctions and surveillance intensifies, contextualized by decades of tension, the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue incident, and ongoing political rhetoric from Washington.
Former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image warning Iran of a coming storm as reports surface that the US and Israel are planning renewed strikes, potentially reviving Operation Epic Fury. Officials say escalation plans against Iranian targets are being considered, while Iran moves to regulate Strait of Hormuz traffic amid heightened tensions that threaten global oil routes.
With President Trump heading to China, aides say he is increasingly weighing a restart of major combat operations against Iran as the Iran-U.S. ceasefire teeters and diplomacy stalls; officials stress no major decision will be made before the trip, while Iran signals openness to Chinese mediation and the war continues to influence oil markets and global security dynamics.
President Trump is weighing renewed military action against Iran after Tehran rejected the latest U.S. proposal, with a Monday national-security meeting weighing options from targeted bombing to restarting operations in the Strait of Hormuz, as the ceasefire remains on life support and oil prices edge higher ahead of Trump’s China trip.
The U.S. Navy fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker attempting to breach a blockade, disabling its rudder, as President Trump issued a new ultimatum to Tehran to accept a deal to end the war or face bombing at a much higher level and intensity; the digest also covers Epstein-related legal questions, a House probe into Epstein ties, US visa actions against Costa Rica’s La Nación board, shifting attitudes toward immigration in a new poll, California’s looming oil-supply challenges, a shooting near JD Vance’s motorcade, and other brief items.
President Trump said he could order renewed strikes against Iran if it 'misbehaves,' even as Iran proposed a 14-point framework to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM briefed Trump on new strike plans, and he said he would review Iran's proposal.
A Pew Research Center survey conducted April 20–26 among 5,103 U.S. adults shows Americans remain skeptical of the Trump administration’s Iran policy two months into the conflict: about 62% disapprove of Trump’s handling (45% strongly), 36% approve; 59% say the U.S. made the wrong decision to use force, 38% say right. Roughly half (51%) say the military action isn’t going well, and 48% say the administration’s goals are not clear (24% say they’re very or extremely clear). Democrats largely disapprove and Republicans are more mixed, with 49% not confident the U.S. will achieve its goals and 22% very confident.
GOP senators urged President Trump to define a concrete endgame for the Iran conflict as energy prices rise, warning that any request for new war funding should come with a clear strategy. Several Republicans are drafting an authorization for the use of military force and view the 60‑day mark as a potential deadline for text, even as some praise the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Back home, higher energy costs threaten voters and could shape midterm dynamics, while Trump has signaled openness to negotiation but Republicans want more focus on affordability.
Amid ongoing peace talks with Iran, Donald Trump posted a late-night Truth Social message suggesting the U.S. would keep ships, aircraft, and personnel in the region with extra ammunition until a “REAL AGREEMENT” is reached, and warning that if talks fail there would be a more intense confrontation. He asserted no nuclear weapons and a safe Strait of Hormuz, claimed America is back, and hinted at a possible “next conquest,” while White House officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
With US ground forces arriving in the region, Washington is weighing options to force open the Strait of Hormuz—ranging from seizing small islands to a mainland incursion—despite Iran’s threats, a potential for heavy casualties, and the need for extensive naval support to escort shipping through two critical chokepoints.
A Pew Research Center survey of 3,524 U.S. adults (Mar 16–22, 2026) shows Americans largely view the decision to use force in Iran as wrong and disapprove of President Trump's handling, with Democrats overwhelmingly opposing and Republicans mostly approving. The public also expects the conflict to last several months to a year or more and generally believes the action makes the U.S. and the world less safe, though opinions vary by age and party.
New polls indicate U.S. views on military action against Iran are shifting and divided: a Washington Post survey finds 42% support and 40% oppose, Fox News shows a near-even split, and other polls echo concerns about long-term security and safety, signaling a more nuanced public stance compared with earlier reactions to strikes.
The United States conducted air strikes on Iranian military sites located on an island crucial to Iran’s oil export network, as President Trump threatened further attacks on Iran’s oil infrastructure, underscoring escalating regional tensions.