The day began with US media focused on a second night of American airstrikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation against Gulf states, with Iran claiming closure of the Strait of Hormuz. By early afternoon, President Trump escalated rhetoric, vowing to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and seize Kharg Island. This threat dominated headlines across outlets. However, by late afternoon, Trump abruptly canceled planned strikes, citing progress toward a peace deal. Evening coverage shifted to the near-complete agreement, with signing possibly this weekend. The rapid reversal from escalation to deal-making was the central editorial priority, overshadowing other stories like the Pentagon hazmat incident and the Knicks' NBA Finals comeback.