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NPR News: 04-08-2026 1PM EDT

April 8, 2026·4 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • President Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran amid a two-week ceasefire.
  • U.S. and Iran negotiate based on a 15-point U.S. plan, including a ban on uranium enrichment; Iran disputes progress.
  • Pakistan brokers ceasefire and will host U.S.-Iran talks i

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