U.S.-Iran war; Jay Clayton; ICE use of force; Trump : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories As fighting between the U.S. and Iran continues, the political stakes for President Trump are growing ahead of November’s midterm elections. Earlier this week, Trump formally notified Congress that the U.S. is back at war with Iran. The administration says the notice starts a new 60-day window to continue military action without additional congressional approval. Maps4Media processed and enhanced Sentinal-2 satellite imagery shows Kharg Island and nearby Khargu Island in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. military said it hit a commercial vessel that was headed toward Kharg Island and allegedly trying to avoid the U.S. blockade on Iran on Wednesday. maps4media/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption maps4media/Getty Images 🎧 The political fallout may come down to gas prices. If these new strikes weaken Iran’s regime and open the Strait of Hormuz, sending gas prices down, Trump could benefit politically, NPR’s Franco Ordoñez …






