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Trump administration defends its strikes on three nuclear targets in Iran
President Trump says U.S. military strikes on Iran "obliterated" Tehran's nuclear program. Although it will take time to know the full extent of the damage. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers have been critical of the action.
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Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on Trump's decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities
NPR's Michel Martin talks with combat veteran and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, of Arizona, about the Trump administration's decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Voices from inside Iran
Through voice memos, people in Iran share their thoughts on President Trump's decision to strike key nuclear facilities in the country, directly entering Israel's war in Iran.
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After 104 days in detention, Mahmoud Khalil is now free
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mahmoud Khalil, who was released from federal custody on Friday, more than three months after immigration agents arrested and detained him as the first student targeted for deportation by President Trump's crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters.
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What are Iran's nuclear capabilities after the strikes?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Farzan Sabet, of the Geneva Graduate Institute, about the impact U.S. military strikes had on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
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NATO summit opens in The Hague
NATO leaders convene in The Hague to boost defense spending, against a backdrop of the Ukraine war and the attack by the U.S. over the weekend on nuclear facilities in Iran.
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National Park Service struggles with staff shortages and possible budget cuts
As many parks enter their busiest season, the National Park Service struggles with staff shortages and potential budget cuts. NPR's A Martinez went to Joshua Tree to speak to those feeling the impact.
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Hear from people in Iran and Israel as the countries continue to exchange airstrikes
People in Iran and Israel share their experiences as airstrikes ordered by the leadership of the two countries continue.
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What the Israel-Iran conflict means for the wider region
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with journalist Kim Ghattas in Beirut about how far the Israel-Iran war could spread and whether other Middle East powers are bracing for a wider conflict.
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European diplomats begin effort to end conflict between Iran and Israel
A diplomacy effort is underway to end the war between Iran and Israel after a week of fighting. European diplomats are set to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva.
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Palestinians in Gaza risk their lives to get food as hunger increases
Gaza has receded from headlines as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. But in past week, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, many trying to get food, officials said.
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Morning news brief
Appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now, divisions grow among Trump supporters over Iran, EU ministers undertake diplomatic effort to end Iran-Israel conflict.