This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. American and Israeli strikes have killed many top Iranian figures, but the regime remains ensconced—and its control of the Strait of Hormuz suggests that Iran may actually be in a strategically stronger position than at the start of the war. Iran rejected a U.S.-backed 45-day cease-fire proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and put forth a permanent counteroffer that Trump said was “not good enough,” though it was “a significant step.” Four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission traveled farther from Earth than any humans had in history and are set to pass behind the moon later today.
Author: David A. Graham
Published at: 2026-04-06 22:44:00
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