Several Top Scientists Missing & Trump Greenlights Psychedelics Research

President Trump insisted Monday that he alone made the decision to bomb Iran, pushing back against media reports that Israel had influenced the move. "Israel never talked me into a war with Iran," Trump posted on Truth Social, saying his position was shaped by long-standing concerns about Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The comments came as U.S. Central Command released video of Marines boarding an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named the Tuska after a six-hour standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel remains in U.S. custody. Iran's military command claimed its forces refrained from resisting to protect the crew's family members, who they said "were in danger at every moment."

Meanwhile, the national average for gas has risen above $4 per gallon, up sharply from pre-conflict levels. Energy Secretary Chris Wright faced criticism from Democrats after walking back earlier projections that prices would quickly drop below $3 following the conflict with Iran, noting current costs remain significantly higher when adjusted for inflation.

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