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Kat Lonsdorff

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Iran Ceasefire Deadline, Labor Secretary Out, Hearing For New Fed Chair

Thank you.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-19-2026 2AM EDT

These two ceasefires are very much intertwined.

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NPR News: 04-19-2026 2AM EDT

If one falls apart, it's very likely that the other will fall apart as well.

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NPR News: 04-19-2026 2AM EDT

Here in Lebanon, it definitely feels less tense.

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NPR News: 04-19-2026 2AM EDT

People are resuming some activities.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-19-2026 2AM EDT

You know, my Uber driver last night, for example, told me it was his first day back driving since the war began because he didn't feel safe being on the streets before with potential Israeli strikes.

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NPR News: 04-19-2026 2AM EDT

But also people here recognize this is a temporary ceasefire and they're skeptical that it will lead to lasting peace.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

Iran reversed course Saturday after announcing Friday that it would open the strait for commercial vessels during its ceasefire with the U.S.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

and Israel.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

It accused the U.S.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

of violating the deal.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

Iran's military said that control of the strait has, quote, returned to its previous state under strict management and control of the armed forces.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

It said it would remain this way as long as the U.S.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

blockade on Iranian ports continued.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

The ceasefire deal between the U.S., Israel and Iran is set to expire early next week.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

On Friday night, Trump said that attacks on Iran could resume if no deal is reached.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

Meanwhile, a 10-day ceasefire is in effect to pause the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, something Iran required in order to continue talks with the U.S.

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NPR News: 04-18-2026 10AM EDT

Kat Lonsdorff, NPR News, Beirut.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 04-16-2026 10PM EDT

Here in Beirut, there are whole parking lots full of tents and people using the stadium here for shelter or sleeping in schools.

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NPR News: 04-16-2026 10PM EDT

Most of those people will not be allowed to return home yet, if ever.