Kat Lonsdorf
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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An early intelligence report found U.S. strikes on Iran sites may only have set its nuclear program back "a few months." Trump said it was inconclusive, but believes damage was more severe. -
Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the U.S. bombings of its nuclear facilities over the weekend. The narrow waterway is a vital pathway for world energy supplies.
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There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down. -
Trump invoked emergency powers more times in his first 100 days than any other modern president has in that time. Experts worry it could lead to an upending of the constitutional balance of power.
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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. -
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. -
Panic and confusion gripped Iran's capital, Tehran, as Israel warned civilians to evacuate or face more potential strikes as conflict between the two countries spilled into its fifth day. -
The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., against a backdrop of political division and protests savaging President Trump. -
Today is the day of the big military parade in Washington.
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The official focus of the parade was the commemoration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. But critics say the president is using the military show of force to push a political agenda.