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What recent events have escalated tensions between Israel and Iran?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Israel has carried out another round of airstrikes against Tehran today, raising fresh concerns about escalation. Now, key members of Congress are demanding an immediate vote on a war powers resolution that could rein in President Trump's military campaign. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the next step must come with congressional authorization.
Well, the resolution would require that Donald Trump immediately terminate the use of any U.S. armed forces from any hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or military, unless that is explicitly authorized by a declaration of war that comes from the United States Congress. That's, of course, consistent with what is required by the Constitution.
Most Republicans are backing President Trump. NPR has just learned that three U.S. service members have been killed in the operation in Iran.
How is Congress responding to President Trump's military actions?
European leaders are calling for a negotiated solution between Iran, Israel, and the United States as Tehran threatens to retaliate for the attacks that killed its supreme leader. NPR's Rob Schmitz reports European Union ambassadors are holding an emergency meeting today.
Germany's foreign ministry said it was informed in advance of the attack on Iran. In a joint statement, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom stressed they did not participate in the strikes by the U.S. and Israel, and they condemned Iran's counterattacks, urging Tehran to seek what they called a negotiated solution. The joint statement drew a blistering response from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who accused Western Europe of having gone pathetically soft and urged them to back efforts to confront Tehran. The sharp language highlights tensions in the transatlantic relationship as European leaders brace for a confrontation that could further strain Western unity in the days ahead. Rob Schmitz, NPR News, Berlin.
The FBI has joined an investigation into a shooting that left at least three people dead in Austin, Texas, overnight. Jennifer Stratton from member station KUT reports gunfire broke out at a beer garden in one of the city's busiest entertainment corridors.
What are the implications of the airstrikes on global oil markets?
6th Street is crowded with bars and restaurants. Police say they responded quickly to a shooting report and encountered an armed male suspect. Three officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Lucrit says weekend staffing in the popular area meant the response was quick.
We have paramedics that are embedded in the entertainment district and with the Austin Police Department on the weekends. We received the call at 1.59 a.m. and within 57 seconds. The first paramedics and officers were on scene actively treating the patients.
Federal officials are assisting with the investigation. For NPR News, I'm Jennifer Staton in Austin.
What details are emerging from the Austin shooting investigation?
You're listening to NPR News from Washington. An oil tanker has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, wounding four people on board. Ships traveling the strait have been threatened since the U.S. and Israel launched their assault on Iran. NPR's Camilla Dominovsky reports the conflict is starting to rattle global oil markets.
Iran itself still produces and exports oil despite U.S. sanctions. But more significantly, Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, and about a fifth of global oil production travels through that choke point. A blockade would push prices up immediately and dramatically. And if the conflict expands, there's the risk of attacks on oil infrastructure across the Gulf, which would also cause prices to spike and be hard to reverse.
How are European leaders reacting to the conflict in the Middle East?
But those are all risks, not certainties. In some previous conflicts, both sides were careful to avoid disrupting oil flows. Energy markets open for trading on Sunday night. Camilla Dominovsky, NPR News.
OPEC has announced an increase in output following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Saudi Arabia led the discussions that resulted in an agreement to raise output by more than 200,000 barrels per day. The group is looking to regain market share lost to other producers.
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Chapters
6 chapters
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What recent events have escalated tensions between Israel and Iran?
0:00–1:00
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How is Congress responding to President Trump's military actions?
1:00–2:14
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What are the implications of the airstrikes on global oil markets?
2:14–2:54
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What details are emerging from the Austin shooting investigation?
2:54–3:44
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How are European leaders reacting to the conflict in the Middle East?
3:44–4:23
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What film is currently leading in the Best Picture race at the Oscars?
4:23–4:39