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NPR News: 04-13-2026 9AM EDT

April 13, 2026·4 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • The U.S. military is set to begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks with Iran.
  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the U.K. will not join the U.S. blockade, focusing instead on diplomatic efforts to reopen the strait.
  • French President Emmanuel M

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