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5 min readA gunman killed six people in Kyiv after setting his apartment on fire and opening fire outside a supermarket, while in the Strait of Hormuz, two Indian-flagged oil tankers were attacked on Saturday following Iran’s reimposition of restrictions in the shipping channel. These are among the developments in the latest NPR News Now update.
Strait of Hormuz Attacks and Rising Tensions
Fear and confusion are growing in the Strait of Hormuz after two Indian-flagged oil tankers were attacked on Saturday. The attacks came a day after President Trump refused to lift a U.S. naval blockade in the strait, and just days before a ceasefire deadline between Washington and Tehran. Radio calls from one of the tankers were captured by ABC News. India is now demanding answers, summoning the Iranian ambassador to New Delhi for talks. The attack underscores the ongoing risks in one of the world's most critical oil routes.
Ceasefire Tensions and French Soldier Killed in Lebanon
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- 1 (00:05) **Strait of Hormuz Attacks** - Two Indian oil tankers attacked after Iran reimposed shipping restrictions, escalating regional tensions.
- 2 (00:49) **Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Tensions** - A French soldier is killed by fire from Hezbollah, while polls show most Israelis oppose the current ceasefire.
- 3 (01:57) **Fed Nominee Hearing and White House Tensions** - The Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing for a key policy nominee amid strained relations with the White House.
- 4 (02:03) **Record U.S. Drought Conditions** - 97% of the southeastern U.S. and two-thirds of western states are in moderate to exceptional drought, the highest level for this time of year since 2000.
- 5 (03:00) **U.S. Tariff Refund System** - The U.S. is preparing to launch a system to refund tariffs ruled unlawful, potentially totaling over $160 billion to importers.
- 6 (03:20) **Kyiv Supermarket Shooting** - A gunman killed at least six people and injured a dozen more outside a supermarket in Kyiv, Ukraine.
- 7 (04:22) **Federal Reserve on Interest Rates** - The Fed signals that interest rate cuts may be delayed longer than expected due to persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, with pressure also tied to the war in Iran.
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