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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. Disables 3 Tankers as Part of Iranian Blockade, 3 Mariners Killed in Tuesday Strike
What changed
On June 11, U.S. Central Command reported that American forces disabled three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly violating a U.S. naval blockade of Iran. The action follows Iran's recent blockade threats and raises the prospect of further maritime confrontation.
MIDDLE EAST
The Memo: Trump Announces Great Settlement on Iran, but the World Awaits Details
What changed
President Trump told reporters on June 11 that a "great settlement" to end the war with Iran had been reached, but provided no specifics.
INDO-PACIFIC
China Arrests US Researcher It Says Is Suspected of Spying
What changed
On June 12, Chinese authorities detained a U.S. graduate student studying Myanmar politics, accusing him of espionage. The case adds tension to U.S. - China relations in the Indo‑Pacific.