Trump at Ankara meeting called Iran a “Islamic Republic of Japan”; reference to missile launch

Reports of explosions heard in Bandar Abbas; initial reports from southern Iran

Reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas and activation of air defense systems

The Wall Street Journal: Iraq agreed to a U.S. request to stop dollars from reaching Iran-backed militias

Vance: Attacks on commercial ships come with a harsh U.S. response

Merz: An agreement with Iran must end the conflicts in the Middle East