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5 min readPresident Trump updated reporters on the US-led war in Iran, stating he does not want to rush into a deal to end it. He noted that US and allied forces have struck 78% of targeted sites, including 80-90% destruction of Iran's manufacturing, missile production, and drone facilities in some cases, with plans to hit the remaining 25%. Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons, emphasizing they should never be deployed against anyone.
In related Middle East developments, Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire amid White House peace talks attended by Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the countries' ambassadors. The truce remains shaky following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that killed at least five, including a Lebanese journalist. Trump pledged US assistance for Lebanon to counter Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group there, without specifying actions, and said he expects to soon host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
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- 1 (00:00) **Intro** - Windsor Johnston opens NPR News Now broadcast
- 2 (00:05) **Trump on Iran War** - President says no rush on deal, claims US hit 78% of targets including manufacturing, missiles, drones
- 3 (00:42) **No Nuclear Option** - Trump rules out nuclear weapons against Iran, says they should never be used
- 4 (00:51) **Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Talks** - Extension agreed amid shaky truce; White House meeting with Trump, Vance, Rubio
- 5 (01:44) **Soldier Insider Trading Arrest** - Special ops Gannon Ken Van Dyke profited $400K betting on Maduro's capture pre-announcement
- 6 (02:09) **European Airlines Cut Flights** - Jet fuel costs from Iran war force thousands of cancellations through fall
- 7 (02:57) **Global Catholic Decline** - Pew study shows shift to Protestantism or no religion in 24 countries
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