New York Times

1. 2,000 U.S. Troops From 82nd Airborne Division to Be Sent to Middle East

   The order gives President Trump more military options as he considers diplomacy with Iran. It is unclear where the soldiers will go in the Middle East.

2. United States Said to Have Sent Iran a Plan to End the Middle East War

   The 15-point plan was delivered via Pakistan, whose army chief has emerged as the key interlocutor between the United States and Iran, officials say.

3. Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz

   Ships with no ties to Israel or the United States would be allowed to pass, the government said, but it was unclear if any vessels would try.

4. Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Halt Iran War Without Authorization

   Senate Democrats failed for the third time to advance a resolution that would force the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves offensive operations.

5. Air Canada Pilots Killed in LaGuardia Crash Were Early in Flying Careers

   The pilots were identified as Antoine Forest, 30, and Mackenzie Gunther. They were the only two fatalities in the plane’s collision with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.