ISIS Takes Credit For Iran Attacks, Several Deaths Reported
Steve Inskeep talks to Ramin Mostaghim of the Los Angeles Times, who is reporting from Tehran on the attacks that happened across Iran's capital.
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Terrorists Strike In Iran's Capital Tehran With Multiple Attacks
Iran has been labeled a sponsor of terrorism abroad but on Wednesday it was a target of terrorism. Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Peterson, a correspondent with the Christian Science Monitor.
U.S.-Backed Syrian Fighters Begin Assault To Take Back Raqqa From ISIS
For 3 years, ISIS has held the northern Syrian city of Raqqa. Steve Inskeep talks to Jennifer Cafarella, an analyst with the Institute for the Study of War, about efforts to retake the city from ISIS.
Twin Attacks In Tehran, ISIS Claims Responsibility
In one of the attacks, gunmen stormed the parliament building, according to state media. Rachel Martin talks to Golnar Motevalli of Bloomberg News, who is in Tehran.
News Brief: Iran Attack, Russia Probe, Uber Workplace-Misconduct Report
Iran state media report multiple attacks in Iran. Senate launches 2 days of testimony about the Trump campaign's Russia ties. A report commissioned for Uber catalogues its record on sexual harassment.
State Media In Iran Report Multiple Attacks In Tehran
Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Peterson, a correspondent with the Christian Science Monitor in Istanbul, Turkey, and who has traveled in and written extensively about Iran.
Attackers Strike At Multiple Sites In Iran's Capital Tehran
ISIS claimed responsibility for attacks in Tehran, one on Iran's parliament, the other on a shrine to Ayatollah Khomeni. Attacks are very unusual in Iran, which is a relatively peaceful place.
U.S.-Backed Forces Launch Offensive Against ISIS In Raqqa, Syria
U.S. military commanders announced that allied forces in Syria have launched their offensive against the ISIS capital of Raqqa. NPR takes a look at how close this brings the end of the war.
White House Downplays Trump Tweets On Gulf Feud
The White House and the State Department stressed the need for cooperation among Arab allies, after President Trump appeared to take the side of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors against Qatar.
Israeli Novelist Highlights Lasting Consequences Of 6-Day War
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Israeli author A.B. Yehoshua, who is active in the Israeli peace movement, about the Six-Day War. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the war the reshaped the Middle East.