Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

During the Iran war, Tehran's most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived. Also: today’s stories, including how civics education is coming back to American schools; how funds are rising for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, so are detention complaints; and a look at how Colombia’s national soccer jersey became political. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.