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NPR News: 04-07-2026 11AM EDT

April 7, 2026·4 min·3-min readnarrativenews
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The episode covers a series of urgent geopolitical, scientific, and cultural developments. At the center is escalating tension between the United States and Iran, as President Trump issues a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to bomb civilian infrastructure i

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