The U.S. destroyed eight Iranian oil tankers since Saturday while Iran retaliated with missiles at American troops in Jordan, escalating regional tensions as Gulf allies question the value of hosting U.S. bases. Britain, Canada, and France imposed trade sanctions on Israeli settlements, calling settler violence ethnic cleansing, prompting Israel to close the British consulate and expel officials. Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch III announced his retirement after 38 years, following sustained Trump administration criticism of exhibits deemed anti-white and overly negative about American history. The U.S. has destroyed eight Iranian oil tankers since Saturday to target Tehran's revenue, but Iran continues retaliating with missiles and drone captures, showing it remains undeterred despite sustained military pressure.