The latest on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel
NPR reports the latest on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
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Military analyst discusses possible U.S. objectives if it enters Iran-Israel conflict
NPR speaks with military analyst Michael Knights, a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, about possible U.S. objectives if the U.S. enters the Iran-Israel conflict.
Erick weakens after landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's western state of Oaxaca early Thursday before moving inland and weakening to a tropical storm as it dumped heavy rain.
U.S. will review social media for foreign student visa applications
The U.S. State Department said it is restarting the process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for review.
Israeli president calls on the world to help destroy Iran nuclear sites
Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke with NPR in his official residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, as President Trump was still weighing whether to intervene.
Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
Iranians flee Tehran
Some iranians welcomed Israeli attacks on their leaders, but now fear for their own safety. Thousands are scrambling to get out of Tehran as the air war intensifies
Israel's president talks with NPR about Iran
As Israel's war with Iran expands, Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for international support in destroying Iran's main nuclear facilities.
Some families along U.S. border cross into Mexico to save money on grocery shopping
Inflation has fallen slightly but prices at the grocery store are still higher than they were before the pandemic. Along the U.S. southern border, some families find savings by shopping in Mexico.
The U.S. used 'bunker buster' bombs in Iran. Here's what to know about them
Iran's most fortified nuclear facility, called Fordo, is buried deep inside a mountain. Only the U.S. has the 30,000-pound bombs — often referred to as "bunker busters" — capable of reaching it.