New York Times

1. How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses

   The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

2. Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed

   The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.

3. Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It’s Still on the Sidelines

   A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots.

4. Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims

   Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O.

5. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s Labor Secretary, Steps Down Amid Internal Investigation

   Lori Chavez-DeRemer was facing multiple scandals and an internal inquiry into charges of misconduct.