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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
The U.S.
What military operation did the U.S. launch against Iran?
launches a military operation against Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime. On State of the World, we'll bring you the latest on the operation, as well as reaction from the region and around the globe. Listen to State of the World on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone.
How is Iran responding to U.S. and Israeli attacks?
Arab Gulf states are facing waves of missile and drone attacks from Iran. It comes after the U.S. and Israel launched deadly attacks across Iran that killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and top military and political leaders. NPR's Aya Batraoui has details from Dubai.
Iran insists it's not targeting countries in the region, but that it's defending against U.S. strikes by targeting U.S.
What statements did President Trump make regarding U.S. objectives?
troops at bases in the Gulf. The U.S. military says three U.S.
How did Vladimir Putin react to the killing of Iran's supreme leader?
ground troops were killed and five seriously wounded as part of a support group in Kuwait. But attacks have gone beyond just military bases in the Gulf. Commercial ports in Dubai and Oman have been targeted, as have airports in Kuwait and the UAE cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, shutting down airspace and leaving thousands of tourists stranded. High-rise towers and fancy hotels have also been struck by drones or fallen debris from missile interceptions in Bahrain and Dubai, including on its luxury Palm Island.
What incidents occurred in Pakistan following the military actions?
As of now, Gulf Arab states have not responded militarily to Iran's attacks. Aya Batrawi, NPR News, Dubai.
At the same time, President Trump says that combat operations will continue in full force until all U.S. objectives are achieved. NPR's Franco Ordonez has the latest.
President Trump said his administration has strong objectives, but he did not specify what those are. In a six-minute video he posted online, Trump spoke of the contributions of the U.S. service members, who he called true patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We pray for the full recovery of the wounded and send our immense love and eternal gratitude to the families of the fallen. And sadly, there will likely be more. Before it ends, that's the way it is. Likely be more, but we'll do everything possible
Trump said he fulfilled his promise to the Iranian people and that they need to, quote, take back your country. He said the rest will be up to them, but the U.S.
What challenges are art museums facing in the current climate?
will be there to help. Franco Ordonez, NPR News.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is condemning yesterday's killing of Iran's supreme leader in airstrikes. And PR's Charles Maines tells us that Putin's first comments on the attack came in the form of a condolence letter.
In a telegram published to the Kremlin website, Putin called the U.S. and Israel's targeting of Khamenei a cynical violation of human morality and international law. Putin said Khamenei would be remembered as a skillful leader who helped bring Russian-Iranian relations to new levels of cooperation. Iran was key to helping Russia develop its domestic drone program after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last and last year the two sides signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Yet Moscow's offered little beyond verbal criticism of U.S.-Israeli actions thus far, a tacit admission, analysts say, of the limits of Russian military resources more than four years into its war in Ukraine. Charles Baines, NPR News, Moscow.
This is NPR. In Karachi, Pakistan, more than 20 people were killed, more than 100 wounded when protesters trying to storm the U.S. consulate and U.N. offices in the north of the country clashed with police. The clashes followed U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran. Britain, France and Germany say they are ready to work with the U.S. and partners to repel retaliatory attacks from Iran. There have been Iranian strikes in Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan. A number of college and university art museums have closed over the past few years due to increased financial pressure in higher education.
Has more. The DePaul Art Museum has announced it will close at the end of June.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:00
2
What military operation did the U.S. launch against Iran?
0:00–0:28
3
How is Iran responding to U.S. and Israeli attacks?
0:28–0:52
4
What statements did President Trump make regarding U.S. objectives?
0:52–0:56
5
How did Vladimir Putin react to the killing of Iran's supreme leader?
0:56–1:24
6
What incidents occurred in Pakistan following the military actions?
1:24–2:26
7
What challenges are art museums facing in the current climate?
2:26–5:03