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5 min readLive from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. Pentagon leaders say intense bombardment of Iran continues. And Pierce Quill Lawrence reports, the Trump administration is giving mixed signals about how soon the campaign might end. In the past day, President Trump has said both that the war is mostly complete and also that it could go on for some time. U. S. officials have been consistent that there will be no protracted nation-building effort like the U. S. tried for decades in Iraq and Afghanistan. HEXA said Iranian missile and drone capabilities were severely diminished. But even as he spoke, air raid sirens were heard in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, sending people running to shelters. Quill Lawrence NPR News. Building in its capital, one person was killed. Recent polling by NPR finds most Americans oppose the war in Iran, most Republicans support it, but that GOP support may be conditional. Gas prices have jumped at the pump since the government was a very important part of Sarah Longwell is a political consultant and publisher of the conservative news site, The Bulwark. Promise. And for other Trump voters, they sort of do say, Well, look, we look at what we did in Venezuela. That was quick. It was a spash and grab job, and then we were out. And so they're willing to tolerate it for a very short period of time, but not if they have to pay consequences themselves in the
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- 1 (00:03) **Pentagon on Iran War: Mixed Signals on Duration** - Defense leaders say intense bombardment continues, while President Trump has given conflicting statements about how soon the campaign might end.
- 2 (01:05) **Polling: Most Americans Oppose Iran War, GOP Support Conditional** - NPR polling finds majority opposition, but Republican support may hinge on short duration and low economic impact.
- 3 (02:03) **Markets Open Lower as Gas Prices Climb** - Stocks fell as the national average gas price rose six cents overnight to $3.54, according to AAA.
- 4 (03:00) **Airport Security Lines Lengthen Amid DHS Shutdown** - TSA agents are working without pay due to the partial government shutdown, causing long lines at major U.S. airports.
- 5 (03:18) **Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene** - Election day for a crowded field; President Trump endorsed Clay Fuller, but other candidates like Colton Moore are also vying for the seat.
- 6 (04:08) **Rep. Kevin Kylie Leaves GOP, Registers as Independent** - The California incumbent will still caucus with Republicans, but his switch narrows the GOP House majority to 217-214.
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