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Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khomeini says in a written statement marking the Islamic Hajj pilgrimage that American military bases in the Middle East will no longer be safe while also declaring victory in the war against the U.S.

and Israel.

Despite American and Israeli attacks on Iranian air defense sites as well as mine-laying ships in recent days, the U.S.

and Iran have indicated they're closing in on an interim deal that would extend the current ceasefire and be followed by more detailed talks on Iran's nuclear program and U.S.

sanctions.

Meanwhile, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis says the Strait of Hormuz needs to reopen as part of any deal.

Retired Admiral James Stavridis is now a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion.

He was a guest on Bloomberg Surveillance.

We got a new look at the health of the consumer.

The conference board's gauge of consumer confidence edged down a bit this month, with prices continuing to rise due to the Iran war.

Dana Peterson is the conference board's chief economist.

Conference Board Chief Economist Dana Peterson was a guest on Bloomberg Intelligence.

Texas Republican voters are heading to the polls today to vote in a primary for a U.S.

Senate seat, with the incumbent John Cornyn fighting to continue his nearly 24-year career in Washington after President Trump endorsed his rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Final votes are expected around 9 p.m.

Eastern time, with results after that.