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Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust

6:18pm June 24, 2025

by Michele Kelemen

President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.

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South Africa's cricket and rugby teams help unite a nation with a complicated legacy

6:09pm June 24, 2025

by Kate Bartlett

South Africa's cricket and rugby teams have reached top spots in their sports under the leadership of Black captains. Fans are united in a nation still grappling with the legacy of racial division.

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Why no is one panicking about oil, despite a war in the Middle East

5:57pm June 24, 2025

by Camila Domonoske

Global crude oil prices have eased. Markets are betting that protracted conflict is unlikely. meanwhile, domestic production has helped insulate the U.S. from global price shocks.

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Senator shares early intelligence on state of Iranian nuclear program

5:37pm June 24, 2025

by Sarah Handel

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Virginia Sen. Mark Warner is the leading Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee, about the assessment of Iran's nuclear program following the U.S. attack.

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A shaky ceasefire emerges between Israel and Iran

4:42pm June 24, 2025

by Aya Batrawy

Over the last two weeks, there has been some support for Israel's attacks on Iran from Gulf Arab states. There are also fears that Israel wants to fashion a new Middle East in its own image.

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Why is China so concerned about Israel-Iran tensions?

4:05pm June 24, 2025

China is closely watching whether Israel and Iran can broker a ceasefire. Beijing gets much of its crude oil imports from Iran through a "dark fleet" of vessels to evade American sanctions.

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How US air strikes in Iran might affect the country's nuclear program and leadership

1:35pm June 24, 2025

by Dave Davies

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.

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Breaking another presidential norm, Trump drops the f-bomb on camera

11:27am June 24, 2025

Presidents have been known to use salty language behind closed doors. But President Trump may be the first to very deliberately drop an f-bomb on camera.

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Israel and Iran's fragile ceasefire. And, what to know about NYC's mayoral race

7:17am June 24, 2025

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.

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After lashing out at Israel and Iran, Trump says the 'ceasefire is in effect'

4:56am June 24, 2025

President Trump demanded that Israel back off further attacks on Iran after accusing both countries of violating the ceasefire.