NPR News: 06-28-2026 12AM EDT

The latest NPR News Now update covers escalating U.S. military strikes against Iran, a rising death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela, and the results of a key Louisiana Senate primary, alongside updates on a major wildfire and the box office.

U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Ceasefire Violation

President Trump announced that the U.S. military conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Sunday, citing a violation of the ceasefire agreement. This followed a series of escalating actions over the weekend. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that its forces struck several Iranian military assets on Saturday, including air defense sites, communication systems, and drone storage facilities. These strikes were framed as a direct response to an Iranian drone attack on an oil tanker transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain has also accused Iran of targeting it with drones. In a social media post on Saturday, President Trump issued a stark warning, stating that if further attacks occur, "Iran will no longer exist." The previous Friday, U.S. forces had already targeted Iranian military sites in retaliation for a Thursday drone attack on a cargo ship in the same strategic waterway. CENTCOM confirmed that commercial vessels are continuing to travel through the Strait of Hormuz despite the heightened tensions.