Morning coverage focused on the successful splashdown of NASA's Artemis II mission, with multiple outlets reporting the astronauts' return from their historic moon voyage. Early afternoon reporting shifted to U.S.-Iran peace talks beginning in Islamabad, with Vice President Vance meeting Iranian and Pakistani officials as the fragile ceasefire held. Evening coverage tracked marathon negotiations running deep into the night, with Iran threatening U.S. Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. forces launching operations to secure oil routes. Late night reporting documented the talks' collapse after 21 hours, with Vance announcing Iran had rejected American terms and leaving Islamabad without an agreement.