Mary Louise Kelly

I've got a map of the Middle East pulled up in here.

It is lit up.

Iran is lobbing missiles all over the place.

We're going to take a short break.

When we get back, President Trump's message to the people of Iran.

That's ahead on Sources and Methods from NPR.

We're back.

President Trump was speaking to Americans today when he faced the cameras at Mar-a-Lago and announced the start of American military action.

But he also had a message for Iran.

Greg, how should we understand that?

The president of the U.S.

calling on the people of Iran, stand up, rise up.

Let's spend a moment or two trying to decipher what we can of how events are actually playing out in Iran.

I was swapping

What's up?

They were saying they're home safe, reporting big traffic jams in Tehran, which is not unusual.

Tehran is known for terrible traffic, but it may suggest people trying to leave the city or get somewhere safe.

I also want to share a little bit.

Our colleague and peers, Arzu Razvani, has been here.

in contact with people in Iran herself, who have been sending voice memos in.