Trump's foreign policy swings wildly between praise and threats toward Iran's leaders within weeks, while the U.S. and Iran trade military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the Middle East toward broader conflict. Israel mobilizes for escalation as Lebanon's ceasefire crumbles. Meanwhile, Maine Democrat Graham Plattner suspends his Senate campaign following rape allegations, forcing Democrats to find a replacement with just three weeks until the filing deadline. Trump oscillates between calling Iranian leaders rational and smart, then scum and sick people within weeks, making it unclear whether shifts signal genuine policy changes or negotiating tactics.