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What's it like to negotiate with Iran? We asked people who have done it

military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F92%2F11ce087f448182cdfe31a4cc75cd%2Fgettyimages-2271154577.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting at a Royal Air Force base north of London to put together a multinational mission to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz amid global concerns over

We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war

action in Iran, which is [broadly unpopular](https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2026/03/25/americans-broadly-disapprove-of-u-s-military-action-in-iran/) with the American public. Nick H. is a 28-year-old independent voter who thinks Trump did a bad job gaming

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

U.S. military action in Iran has had a mostly negative impact on their personal financial situation. This view is expressed by majorities of Democrats (65%) and independents (56%), as well as 40% of Republicans

Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

military action in Iran.** It does not appear to be seeking that approval. According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days

Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping corridor for the world's oil, has sent fuel prices skyrocketing and posed problems for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections. The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

Strait of Hormuz as part of Washington's blockade on Iranian vessels in the vital waterway, and just two days before the ceasefire is set to expire. [A video](https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2046085543348293851?s=20) released by U.S

US military seized Iranian-flagged container ship, Trump says

strait of Hormuz, [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) announced on Sunday. In [a social media post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116433000897070863), Trump said that an “Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA” tried to get past

Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown

actions in Gaza, while cracking down on pro-Palestine demonstrators at home through mass arrests, profiling and censorship. With the sting of rising oil and commodity prices, however, Merz appeared to change his views

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

military action as going well](http://npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5781002/georgia-focus-groups-trump-iran-war). ![President Trump is seen speaking about the Iran war on a TV in the White House on April 1. Polls have found the war to be unpopular

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

Strait of Hormuz Wednesday morning**, hours after President Trump announced that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran. The attacks put the possibility of [peace talks in jeopardy](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5795405/iran-middle-east-updates). Trump extended the ceasefire

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

action. Trump also said Iran was removing "all sea mines," with the help of the U.S., presumably referring to mines placed in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil [prices tumbled](https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13) and stock markets

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline

action without clear accountability," Murkowski said. "Congress has a role." **Some Republicans signal they want a vote** A handful of GOP senators have said for weeks that Congress should assert its authority over

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

Hormuz. Shipping through the Strait has nearly stopped over fears of mines, Iranian attacks and seizures of ships. The president says he is prepared to wait for the best deal to end the war with