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European diplomats begin effort to end conflict between Iran and Israel

7:07am June 20, 2025

by Michel Martin

A diplomacy effort is underway to end the war between Iran and Israel after a week of fighting. European diplomats are set to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva.

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At war with Israel, Iran's foreign minister decries 'betrayal of diplomacy' in Geneva

6:34am June 20, 2025

Iran is engaging in diplomatic efforts on multiple fronts as its battle with Israel enters a second week.

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Palestinians in Gaza risk their lives to get food as hunger increases

6:00am June 20, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Gaza has receded from headlines as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. But in past week, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, many trying to get food, officials said.

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5:04am June 20, 2025

by Leila Fadel

Appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now, divisions grow among Trump supporters over Iran, EU ministers undertake diplomatic effort to end Iran-Israel conflict.

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Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit

5:02am June 20, 2025

Thousands of newly discovered fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the artistic sophistication and daily life of ancient Londinium.

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Shock and terror over the Israel-Iran conflict permeates LA's Persian diaspora

4:21pm June 19, 2025

Members of the large and diverse Iranian American community in Los Angeles express their feelings about Israel's attacks and Iran's response.

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MAGA is split on whether the U.S. should join Israel in the conflict with Iran

4:10pm June 19, 2025

by Franco Ordoñez

In his inauguration speech, Trump said his proudest legacy would be that of peacemaker. Now some of his supporters say he risks betraying that promise if the U.S. joins Israel in its battle with Iran.

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Israel and Iran have now been at war for a week. There's no sign of it stopping

4:04pm June 19, 2025

by Jane Arraf

Israel's prime minister is voicing outrage after an Iranian missile struck a medical center in southern Israel. Israel launched the first attacks one week ago.

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Top House Armed Services Democrat advises against U.S. military strike in Iran

7:18am June 19, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to strike Iranian nuclear facility

7:16am June 19, 2025

by Leila Fadel

President Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether the United States is moving closer to a decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities.

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