How US air strikes in Iran might affect the country’s nuclear program and leadership
Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour discusses the war between Israel and Iran, potential fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, and how this may affect Tehran’s authoritarian regime.
Israel and Iran’s fragile ceasefire. And, what to know about NYC’s mayoral race
President Trump announced that a ceasefire has been established between Israel and Iran, but strikes continued as it was set to take place. And, what to know about NYC’s mayoral race.
After lashing out at Israel and Iran, Trump says the ‘ceasefire is in effect’
President Trump demanded that Israel back off further attacks on Iran after accusing both countries of violating the ceasefire.
Trump announces a ceasefire between Israel and Iran
President Trump announced on social media on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. That’s after the U.S. got directly involved over the weekend striking key nuclear sites in Iran.
An announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains uncertain
President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. But despite separate statements from the two countries saying they agreed to a truce, reports persisted of further airstrikes.
Does Congress or the president hold war powers? Here’s what to know
President Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities without first consulting Congress has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who say the move bypasses their constitutional authority to declare war.
Trump heads to NATO
How NATO is grappling with defense spending as President Trump heads to The Hague to meet with NATO leaders — days after his strikes on Iran.
Iran retaliates against U.S. strikes
The U.S. military bombed key nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend. Afterwards, President Trump warned Iran not to strike back — but Iran has launched missiles at a major U.S air base in Qatar.
Were U.S. Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Program Successful?
The U.S. entered Israel’s war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran’s ability to make a nuclear weapon.
And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long had sights on attacking Iran but until recently that ambition seemed to be sidelined by President Trump. Now Netanyahu’s basking in the moment after the U.S. joined in on the war against Iran.
For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates
What to know about Jeff Bezos’ upcoming Venice wedding — and the protests against it
Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny.
Hours after attack on U.S. base, Trump says Iran and Israel will begin a ceasefire
The president made the announcement on social media, but officials in Israel and Iran have yet to announce it for themselves. His post came hours after Iran launched on attack on a U.S. base in Qatar.
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