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NPR News: 06-28-2026 9AM EDT

June 28, 2026

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A series of overnight drone and missile attacks by Iran on Bahrain and Kuwait has dramatically escalated regional tensions, following a new round of U.S. air strikes on Tehran. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is moving to deport potentially one million legal immigrants, a devastating wildfire season has killed three firefighters in Colorado, and a record-breaking heat wave is gripping Central and Eastern Europe. This summary covers these major developments and other significant news from the latest NPR News Now update.

Iran Strikes Back After U.S. Air Strikes

Iran has carried out a series of drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait overnight. This action is a direct response to a new round of U.S. air strikes on Tehran, marking a significant and dangerous escalation in the region. Speaking through a BBC interpreter, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a pointed warning. He called on all parties to abide by the existing memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S., arguing that any attempt to adopt "new or separate arrangements" would only complicate the situation.

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  • 1 (00:19) **Iran Launches Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait** - Iran carries out drone and missile strikes in response to U.S. airstrikes on Tehran
  • 2 (01:10) **Trump Plans Deportations of Legal Immigrants with TPS** - After Supreme Court victories, Trump moves to deport up to one million immigrants with Temporary Protected Status
  • 3 (02:09) **Wildfires Burning Across the Western U.S.** - Multiple fires active, including a large blaze in Southern Utah and a deadly fire in Colorado
  • 4 (03:15) **Dangerous Heat Wave Grips Central and Eastern Europe** - Record temperatures set in Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Denmark; France and Italy under heat alerts
  • 5 (03:52) **Australia to Double Penalties for Tech Companies Violating Children's Social Media Ban** - Move strengthens ban after study found it did little to reduce kids' access to restricted platforms

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