NPR News: 04-01-2026 7AM EDT

President Trump plans a national address tonight on the war in Iran, amid reports of his policy reversal: he's dropping demands for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and signaling a possible U.S. exit from the conflict. The broadcast also covers Iran's threats against U.S. companies aiding strikes on it, debates over NATO membership, and several domestic legal and policy updates.

Developments in the Iran War

Trump's shift comes as U.S. and Israeli forces continue operations against Iran. He had previously insisted Iran restore access to the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, but is now backing away from that stance. This reversal suggests the U.S. might soon withdraw its involvement, though details remain unclear. Iran's security forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have responded by listing 18 American companies—from Nvidia to Boeing—as supporters of U.S. and Israeli strikes. Iran has not specified exact targets but has previously threatened U.S. campuses and U.S.- or Israeli-linked technology infrastructure in the Middle East. Early in the war, Iran already struck an Amazon data center in the UAE, raising concerns for U.S. tech firms with regional presence.

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