NPR News: 05-10-2026 12AM EDT

This NPR News Now broadcast from May 10, 2026, delivers updates on international tensions, elections, public health, Middle East conflict, US housing policy, and an aviation mishap, highlighting ongoing global frictions and domestic efforts.

US Sanctions on Iran Drone and Missile Suppliers

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of aiding Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs. NPR's Jennifer Pack reported from Shanghai that the targets include one Chinese individual and seven companies from China and Hong Kong, charged with procuring weapons and supplies for Iran. These measures come days before President Trump's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Iran-related issues could dominate discussions. China purchases most of Iran's oil, forming a key economic lifeline that the US aims to disrupt; recent sanctions have also hit small private refineries in China buying Iranian crude. Beijing, however, has directed its firms to ignore US sanctions, underscoring tensions ahead of the summit.