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NPR News: 04-07-2026 7PM EDT

April 7, 2026·4 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • President Trump announces a two-week suspension of bombing Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
  • Iran proposes a 10-point peace plan and threatens retaliation if its power stations are attacked.
  • Iranians form human chains around critical infrastructure amid heightened tension

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