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5 min readIn the April 3, 2026, NPR News Now broadcast, the dominant story is the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, including a downed F-15 jet, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and related economic pressures. Other updates cover domestic political moves, military leadership changes, and shipping cost increases tied to oil prices.
F-15 Downed Over Iran and Strait Disruptions
A U.S. official reported that one member of a two-person F-15 fighter jet crew shot down over Iran has been rescued, with search efforts continuing for the second. Videos show U.S. helicopters and a refueling aircraft flying low, amid Iranian state media broadcasts urging nomadic tribes and villagers to target foreign pilots. Iran released photos of F-15 wreckage. Explosions continue across Iran as the war persists.
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- 1 (00:00) **F-15 Shot Down Over Iran** - US official confirms one crew member rescued, search for second ongoing
- 2 (00:41) **US-Israel War Escalates in Iran** - Explosions reported as Tehran blocks oil through Strait of Hormuz
- 3 (00:51) **Trump's Conflicting Hormuz Statements** - Online post claims US can seize oil; national address urges NATO to handle strait
- 4 (01:15) **Iran Proposes Strait of Hormuz Tolls** - Lawmaker says fees up to $2M per ship via negotiations and permits
- 5 (02:00) **Trump Launches Fraud Task Force** - New White House group targets social service fraud, focuses on Democratic-led states
- 6 (02:52) **Wall Street Closed for Good Friday** - Markets shuttered for holiday
- 7 (03:01) **Defense Secretary Fires Army Leaders** - Pete Hegseth dismisses Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and two others amid Iran war tensions
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