New York Times

1. Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

   While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships.

2. What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship

   With the Xi-Trump summit almost certainly delayed, and tensions rising over the war in Iran, vital issues for both the U.S. and China are also being cast into uncertainty.

3. As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large

   R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.

4. Cuba Ready to Accept Outside Investment, Top Official Says

   President Trump’s words came amid a nationwide blackout and as a top Cuban official said his country would move to open the economy to foreign investors.

5. Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations

   The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with the talks.