The day's editorial focus shifted from Iran's Strait of Hormuz standoff to Trump's counter-demand for compensation. Morning coverage centered on Iran's refusal to reopen the strait without U.S. concessions, with Trump signaling a 'low-key' economic pressure approach. By afternoon, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia drew attention, with death tolls rising from 22 to over 130. However, the dominant evening narrative was Trump's demand that Iran compensate victims of Iranian-backed attacks, turning Tehran's reparations claim back on the regime. This was paired with a new executive order overhauling childhood vaccine recommendations, which dominated late-night headlines alongside the release of Fauci's texts. The Gaza plan rejection by Netanyahu remained a secondary thread.