President Trump signed an executive order to expedite FDA review and access to psychedelic drugs like ibogaine, which veteran groups advocate for PTSD treatment, with podcaster Joe Rogan joining the signing event.
The US military is preparing to board Iran-linked oil tankers and seize commercial vessels in international waters, expanding its naval crackdown beyond the Middle East as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps declared strict control over the Strait of Hormuz, closing the vital waterway and firing on at least two commercial tankers, including an Indian-flagged vessel, in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports.
Peace talks between the US and Iran are stalled by 'maximalist' demands, as hard-liners in Tehran reverse course on the Strait of Hormuz, leading to criticism from US officials and media regarding the regime's trustworthiness and Trump's handling of the crisis.
Pope Leo XIV clarified that his 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at President Trump, stating that debating the US president is 'not in my interest at all' as he focuses on preaching peace during his Africa trip.