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Were U.S. Strikes On Iran's Nuclear Program Successful?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/23/1254614601/were-u-s-strikes-on-irans-nuclear-program-successful
Published: June 23, 2025 20:44
The U.S. entered Israel's war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran's…
What Does the Israel-Iran War Mean for the Middle East?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/20/1254460270/what-does-the-israel-iran-war-mean-for-the-middle-east
Published: June 20, 2025 21:14
As Israel and Iran continue missile attacks against one another, we look at how countries in the Middle East are viewing the conflict. Whether that war could spread and if other powers in the region are bracing for a wider conflict. And we hear from some…
Can War Games Prevent Actual War?
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/19/1254414883/can-war-games-prevent-actual-war
Published: June 19, 2025 16:47
Though low tech, table top war games can give experts an understanding of how a real-world conflict could play out. With increased global instability there is increased demand for these exercises, even among those with access to classified information. We…
What We Know About Iran's Nuclear Program
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/1254350225/what-we-know-about-irans-nuclear-program
Published: June 18, 2025 19:59
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran is "marching very quickly" toward a nuclear weapon. The U.S. intelligence community says Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program decades ago. We hear from two NPR correspondents who are watching this very…
What is the Future of the Israel-Iran War and Will the U.S. Get Involved?
Published: June 17, 2025 20:19
The war between Israel and Iran shows no signs of slowing down. There were traffic jams in Tehran with people fleeing after President Trump suggested on social media everyone there evacuate. We talk to a longtime Iran analyst about where the war might go…
The Air War Between Israel and Iran
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/16/1254264637/the-air-war-between-israel-and-iran
Published: June 16, 2025 21:57
For days Israel has been attacking Iran with airstrikes, which they say is an effort to degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran has been responding by firing missiles at Israel. We'll hear what has been hit and what targets may be next. And we compare…
Paris' Iconic Opera House Celebrates 150 Years
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/13/1254121692/paris-iconic-opera-house-celebrates-150-years
Published: June 13, 2025 21:46
Commissioned by Napoleon, the opulent Opera Garnier is named after its architect, Charles Garnier. Garnier rose from the Paris slums to design one of Europe's most celebrated venues. Opera Garnier eventually became the inspiration for the novel and…
Tensions Rise with Iran
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/12/1254056477/tensions-rise-with-iran
Published: June 12, 2025 22:35
Iran declared it would accelerate its nuclear enrichment program. That announcement came after the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran is violating its obligations. Meanwhile a new round of talks between Iran and the U.S. are scheduled for the weekend and…
What Does Pakistan's Use of a New Chinese Fighter Jet Mean for the Future?
Published: June 11, 2025 21:33
Pakistan and India traded cross-border military strikes in May, a four day flare-up in a long running conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. Among the significant developments in the brief conflict was the first time a Chinese made fighter plane…
A New Militia Emerges in Gaza, Backed By Israel
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/1253920692/a-new-militia-emerges-in-gaza-backed-by-israel
Published: June 10, 2025 21:35
A new powerful group has risen in Gaza and they are being armed by Israel. The militia calls itself "The Popular Forces" and they are presenting themselves as a counter to Hamas' rule of the territory. Our correspondent tells us what we know about this new…