NPR News: 06-27-2026 8AM EDT

Live from NPR news in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. A drone attack attributed to Iran struck Saudi Arabia early this morning, drawing a sharp condemnation from the kingdom's foreign ministry for what it called a violation of the country's sovereignty. The attack came just a day after U.S. forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites, a response the Pentagon described as "powerful" to a Thursday drone attack on a Singapore-flagged vessel transiting a newly established route through the Strait of Hormuz along the coast of Oman. The U.S. military posted video on social media showing what it said was one of its multiple strikes on Iranian sites. Tehran has not yet responded publicly to the Saudi accusation or the U.S. strikes.

Earthquake rescue window closes in Venezuela

In Venezuela, rescue crews say the window to find survivors is rapidly closing, three days after a powerful earthquake struck the country. The death toll is expected to rise as crews continue searching through collapsed buildings. Andrea Brito told ABC News in Miami that several of her relatives remain trapped beneath the rubble. The U.S. response is growing: the State Department announced it is activating a third search and rescue team to join the ongoing relief effort in cities across the country.

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