Situation normal: all fouled up…
MM: mm – read it here.
Guardian: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port – read it here.
Stars & Stripes: During a Tuesday morning “news conference’ that played out more like a propaganda spew, Hegseth claimed he visited troops fighting in Trump’s Iraq war – more here.
Reuters: Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations – read it here.
NPR: Trump tells Europe ‘get your own oil’ – read it here.
NYT: Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran – read it here.
Reuters: US Defense Secretary Hegseth’s broker looked to buy defense fund before Iran attack, FT reports – details here.
DEVELOPING…