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What recent military actions have the U.S. and Israel taken against Iran?
On the latest episode of Sources and Methods, NPR's national security podcast, the U.S. and Israel have attacked Iran. President Trump is calling for regime change, telling Iranians, quote, when we are finished, take over your government. We break down the most important questions about what happens next. I'm Mary Louise Kelly.
What are the implications of the U.N. Security Council's emergency session?
Listen now to Sources and Methods on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. President Trump says Iran's supreme leader is dead, though Iran hasn't confirmed that. Meanwhile, the U.N. Security Council met today in an emergency session over the U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. NPR's Michelle Kellerman has more.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres opened the session by condemning the, quote, massive U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, as well as the Iranian strikes on seven Gulf states.
Military action carries the risk of igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the most volatile region of the world.
How are U.S. lawmakers responding to military action in Iran?
Iran is telling the UN that it has the right to respond, describing U.S. military bases in the region as legitimate military targets. Israel's ambassador brushed off criticism, saying while some call this aggression, Israel sees it as a necessity, adding that the time for the Iranian people to take control of their future is, in his words, very soon. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Washington.
Lawmakers are pushing for a vote to block further military action in Iran without the consent of Congress. Scott Macione from member station WYPR has more.
Democrats are calling for Congress to immediately go into session for a war powers resolution vote after the United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran. Maryland Representative Johnny Olszewski sits on the Foreign Relations Committee. I suspect we will be taking up very quickly the war powers resolution on Iran that reinforces the notion that that the president has to make an argument to justify military strikes.
What reactions have been observed in Lebanon following the strikes on Iran?
And he's failed to do that. A resolution requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of an attack and forbids armed forces from staying in an area longer than 60 days without congressional approval. The Trump administration says it did inform top congressional leaders before the strikes. For NPR News, I'm Scott Macione.
Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah is condemning the strikes, but it hasn't launched any attacks. NPR's Jawad Rizkallah reports many Lebanese worry the fighting could again engulf their country.
Hezbollah has warned that it would not stay neutral if Iran were attacked. Israel, meanwhile, has made clear that it would retaliate, leading to fears that Lebanon again could be dragged into all-out war. Israel has continued near-daily strikes in South Lebanon despite the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in late 2024. But the Lebanese foreign minister has said that Lebanon had received warnings that Israel could attack Lebanese infrastructure targets if Hezbollah intervenes. After Saturday's strikes on Iran, long lines formed at gas stations across Beirut. Drivers said they feared fuel shortages if fighting broke out. Several international airlines canceled flights to Beirut, and the U.S. State Department urged Americans to leave while they still could.
Jawad Rizqallah, NPR News, Beirut.
What controversies surround the U.S. government's relationship with AI companies?
You're listening to NPR News from Washington. President Trump is ordering the U.S. government to cut ties with AI maker Anthropic and stop using its products. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated the company a supply chain risk. This after Anthropic said it wanted assurances that the military would not use its AI for fully autonomous weapons or for domestic surveillance. Anthropic says it will challenge the supply chain risk designation in court. Meanwhile, hours later, OpenAI said it reached an agreement with the Pentagon. One of the world's top medical journals is taking aim at Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to mark his first year leading the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent military actions have the U.S. and Israel taken against Iran?
0:00–0:18
2
What are the implications of the U.N. Security Council's emergency session?
0:18–1:06
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How are U.S. lawmakers responding to military action in Iran?
1:06–2:07
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What reactions have been observed in Lebanon following the strikes on Iran?
2:07–3:21
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What controversies surround the U.S. government's relationship with AI companies?
3:21–4:13
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What criticism has Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced in his first year?
4:13–5:02