NPR News: 04-25-2026 10AM EDT

This NPR News Now broadcast from April 25, 2026, rounds up developments in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, including stalled talks and a leaked memo on the Falklands; Justice Department actions on DACA protections and federal executions; and President Trump's planned speech at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Iran Talks at Impasse Amid Blockade

An Iranian delegation is attending related events, but U.S. officials confirm no direct talks with the U.S. are planned. Former U.S. diplomat Alan Eyre, involved in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, described the situation to NPR's Weekend Edition as a deadlock. Both sides face economic pain: the U.S. Navy's blockade of Iranian ports has worsened Iran's already struggling economy, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz causes global disruptions. Eyre noted that, perversely, neither side feels enough pressure yet to negotiate eagerly. The Pentagon stated the blockade of Iranian ships and ports will persist until Tehran agrees to a deal. This stalemate prolongs economic strain worldwide and risks escalation in the conflict.