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5 min readThis NPR News Now bulletin from April 28, 2026, rounds up international tensions around the ongoing US-Iran war, reactions from allies, a high-profile British royal visit to Washington, scattered US domestic stories, and an intensifying severe weather threat.
Iranian Proposal to End War
President Trump met with his national security team to review an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the war. The plan calls for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted ship passage, a key chokepoint for global oil transit. This mirrors a similar overture made weeks earlier by China, which depends heavily on Iranian and Gulf oil imports. White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt confirmed the discussions took place Monday, emphasizing that Trump's "red lines" on Iran—previously stated publicly and directly to Iranian leaders—remain firm. The proposal's reception signals potential diplomatic movement amid the conflict's disruptions to shipping and energy flows.
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- 1 (00:00) **Iranian War-Ending Proposal** - Trump meets national security team on Iran's offer to reopen Strait of Hormuz for shipping
- 2 (00:59) **UAE Quits OPEC+** - UAE to exit cartel by May 1st after war blocks its crude exports
- 3 (01:14) **German Criticism of US-Iran War** - Chancellor Meritz calls conflict ill-conceived without exit plan
- 4 (02:10) **King Charles' US Visit** - Addresses Congress after military ceremony and Oval Office meeting
- 5 (02:45) **Royal Itinerary Continues** - State banquet at White House, then New York and Virginia
- 6 (03:02) **Trump Assassination Attempt Trial** - Cole Allen faces federal charges, trial set for Thursday
- 7 (03:14) **California Billionaire Tax Push** - Union submits 1.5M signatures for 5% one-time asset tax on ballot
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