Iran’s plan to sway the U.S. elections

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<p>Iranian officials told <a href="https://apple.news/ASZkHZVR0QLel_rvAQqMyng" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reuters</a> they are intentionally ramping up attacks on commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz to drive up energy prices and hurt Republicans ahead of the midterms. Senior correspondent Jonathan Saul breaks down the strategy and how the Trump administration is weighing its response.</p><p>With less than three weeks until Election Day, Cook Political Report editor-in-chief Amy Walter and veteran Republican pollster Patrick Ruffini join <a href="https://apple.news/AEhH2hLFGSMCPT9rnK7wMlA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple News In Conversation</a> to answer your big questions about the midterms.</p><p><a href="https://apple.news/Aw2xX0LikSSGx48FfK0uiRQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>’s Sabreena Merchant previews the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.</p><p>Plus, at least four are dead after a <a href="https://apple.news/AebMMwPdQSgOBGst8QqFP6A" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shooting</a> at an Oregon elementary school, authorities are investigating <a href="https://apple.news/A4TefxOyjRgSXlGIOuhlMpw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">suspicious letters</a> sent to U.S. lawmakers and election officials, and <a href="https://apple.news/ApznphBUVRnW9RGyq9hLMSg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joni Mitchell</a> is now an American.</p><p>Today’s episode was hosted by Yasmeen Khan.</p>