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Iran’s ‘battle’ warning, Minnesota shooting posts, passport gender markers & more
CNN 5 Things
Jun 18, 2025

The Supreme Leader of Iran is warning that the battle has begun as the conflict with Israel enters day six. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump appears to be warming to the idea of using US assets to strike Iran. A GOP senator has deleted social media posts that caused outcry after the deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers. A judge has blocked the Trump administration's restriction on gender identification markers on passports. Plus, we’ll tell you who lifted hockey’s Stanley Cup last night.