Also, mediators rush to save the U.S.-Iran cease-fire. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Matthew Cullen is a Lead Writer at The Times. Based in Washington since 2021, he covers a diverse range of topics including government and politics, public policy, and security policy, with a focus on elections and regional interests. He has been featured in JMIR Publications, The New York Times, NewsBreak, The Nightly, and BMJ.













