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5 min readA temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, a freed American journalist in Iraq, a Republican win in a Georgia special election, and a liberal victory in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race are among the major developments in this NPR News Now update.
U.S. and Iran Agree to Temporary Ceasefire
President Trump and Iran announced a temporary ceasefire, reached just before Trump's deadline to threaten the destruction of Iran's "whole civilization." The two-week deal, largely negotiated by Pakistan with help from Egypt and Turkey, halts over a month of fighting in Iran and neighboring Gulf Arab countries. Iranian Minister Abbas Araghi stated on X that the agreement includes allowing ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iranian armed forces. Iranian and American officials are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Friday to continue negotiations based on Iran's ten-point proposal. Vice President Vance framed the next steps cautiously, saying the success of the talks "will depend on what they do in negotiations. If the Iranians are willing in good faith to work with us, I think we can make an agreement. If they're gonna lie, if they're gonna cheat, if they're trying to prevent us from getting a good deal, then we'll know that too."
American Journalist Freed in Iraq
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- 1 (00:03) **U.S.-Iran Temporary Ceasefire Announced** - President Trump and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, negotiated by Pakistan with help from Egypt and Turkey, halting over a month of fighting.
- 2 (01:22) **Hungary's Viktor Orbán Faces Election Challenge** - Polls suggest Orbán's governing party may lose seats in parliament.
- 3 (01:25) **Kidnapped American Journalist Freed in Iraq** - Freelance journalist Shelley Kittelson was abducted last week by Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and released on condition she leave Iraq immediately.
- 4 (01:58) **Republican Clay Fuller Wins Georgia Special Election** - Fuller defeated Democrat Sean Harris in a runoff to keep the seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene in GOP control.
- 5 (02:37) **Liberal Judge Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race** - Taylor defeated conservative candidate Maria Lazar in a technically nonpartisan race.
- 6 (02:54) **Wall Street Opening Bell** - The Dow is up ahead of the opening bell.
- 7 (03:00) **British Government Blocks Kanye West from Entering UK** - The government acted over anti-Semitic comments and swastika T-shirt sales; the Wireless Festival in London is cancelled.
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