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NYTIMES (Eric Schmitt) - No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico

The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness.

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Iran closing Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on Lebanon

The Iranian armed forces announced Saturday they will close the Strait of Hormuz — just three days after it reopened — alleging America's failure to rein in Israeli attacks on Lebanon violates the new ceasefire deal . Why it matters: This is the first big crisis between the U.S. and Iran since signing a memorandum of understanding to end the war earlier this week. - It takes place as President Trump's envoys are already in Switzerland ahead of a potential first round of nuclear negotiations. The Iranian delegation has yet to show up. State of play: A senior U.S. defense official said the U.S. military is still not seeing any Iranian military movements on the ground that reflect a potential "closing' of the strait.