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Nora Ramm (0:00)
Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Nora Ram. President Trump was planning to send his son in law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff to Pakistan today for a possible new round of talks on ending the war in Iran. But the Iran foreign minister who arrived in Islamabad yesterday has already left. Alan Eyre is a former US Diplomat. He was part of the team that negotiated the Iran nuclear deal in 2015 that was later rejected by Trump. He says there appears to be no movement towards reaching agreement.
Alan Eyre (0:32)
Iran, it has shown that it could take a punch for Iran. This is an existential battle. They think the US And Israel are trying to topple Iran, and so they're very leery about making concessions that signal weakness. However, for the United States. We're entering midterms. Gas prices are up, other prices are going up. So it's a real question as to whether President Trump is willing to take the time to to continue the blockade, even though it's costing him more and more every day politically.
Nora Ramm (1:00)
Iran and the US have both imposed blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about one fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. A federal appeals court has ruled that the White House ban on asylum at the U.S. southern border is unlawful. NPR's Sergio Martinez Beltrand reports.
Sergio Martinez Beltrand (1:19)
Back in January 2025, the White House said that suspending asylum at the southern border was meant to prevent immigrants participating in a quot invasion from coming to the U.S. but now the D.C. circuit Court of Appeals has ruled Trump's proclamation circumvents the removal procedures crafted by Congress. The court also says the administration's policy cast aside the federal laws that give people the opportunity to claim asylum. Immigrant rights groups say the ruling is a victory for those seeking safety and protection at the U. S. Mexico border. Sergio Martinez Beltran, NPR News.
Nora Ramm (1:54)
In Mali, armed groups, including suspected Islamist militants, have launched coordinated attacks across the country. Gunfire and explosions have been heard around government buildings and major military installations in what appears to be the largest coordinated attack by militants in years. NPR's Jewel Bright reports.
Jewel Bright (2:14)
Attacks have been reported in Mali's capital, Bamako, and in at least three other cities. Explosions and sustained gunfire has been heard around Bamako's main airport, and flights in and out of the city have been canceled. The US Embassy in Mali has advised Americans to shelter in place and avoid travel. Mali's government says fighting is ongoing, but claims the situation is under control. Videos circulating on social media suggest the attacks were launched by militants from the Al Qaeda linked JNIM Group and Tuareg Azawad rebels. A spokesperson for the Azawad rebels claim fighters have taken control of several locations across the country. Jero Bright, NPR News, Lagos.