The United States and Iran are competing to control the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The U.S. Navy is blocking its ports, while Iran is allowing ships close to its shore. This has resulted in high oil prices. The Atlantic magazine report about FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged excessive drinking led to a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the magazine. Despite the allegations, journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick stands by her original reporting and claims that more sources corroborate her story. The editorial cartoon gallery also includes a depiction of President Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate with Iran.