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5 min readThe head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard made a rare public appearance to attend the funeral of the country’s late supreme leader, whom he praised as a martyr and called for revenge. Meanwhile, the U.S. Special Education Office is being moved to the Department of Health and Human Services, a federal panel has advanced President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C., and gas prices have risen again. These are among the developments in the latest NPR News Now update.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Commander Calls for Revenge
The head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, a figure rarely seen in public, made an exception to attend the funeral of the country’s late supreme leader. In a statement, he called the leader, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, a martyr and called for revenge. The current Iranian leader was not seen during the week-long funeral procession, according to NPR’s Hadil Al-Shahti, who reported from Istanbul. The commander’s public appearance and explicit call for retaliation underscore the heightened tensions and the regime’s effort to frame the late leader’s death as a rallying point.
Special Education Office Moves to HHS, Raising Concerns
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- 1 (00:05) **Iran's Revolutionary Guard Calls for Revenge** - The head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard praised the late supreme leader as a martyr and called for revenge, appearing in public for the funeral despite being rarely seen.
- 2 (01:17) **Special Education Office Moving to HHS** - The Special Education Office is moving to the Department of Health and Human Services, with staff continuing to be overseen by Kelly Rogers from the Education Department.
- 3 (01:59) **Trump's 250-Foot Arch Advances to Next Review Stage** - The National Capital Planning Commission approved the Arch's preliminary site and building plans after public pushback, and will later consider whether DC's height limits apply.
- 4 (02:47) **National Gas Prices Rise Nearly Four Cents** - The national average for gas prices has risen to about $3.88 a gallon.
- 5 (03:00) **Eight Men Indicted in Plot to Attack UFC Event at White House** - The men face murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for an alleged plot involving stockpiled guns, explosive drones, and body armor.
- 6 (03:22) **Asia and Africa Speed Up Shift to Solar and Batteries** - Countries are deliberately decreasing dependence on natural gas and oil markets, with most solar, EVs, and batteries coming from China.
- 7 (04:20) **House to Vote on Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent** - The Sunshine Protection Act, which cleared a House committee on a 48-to-1 vote, would allow states to opt out.
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