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Chapter 1: What recent developments have occurred in Iran's military stance?
Live from NPR News in New York City, I'm Dua Halisa Kautel. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arakci says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but not to tankers and ships that belong to, quote, our enemies and their allies.
There are many tankers and ships who are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and I can say that the Strait is not closed, but it is only closed to American, Israeli ships and tankers.
In an exclusive interview on MSNOW, Arakchi said Russia and China are cooperating militarily with Iran. When asked about the health of Moshtaba Khamenei, he said there's no problem with the new supreme leader, adding the Islamic Republic is rooted in society and its political structure is well established and not dependent on a single individual.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas is urging Iran to stop attacking its Gulf neighbors.
Chapter 2: How is Hamas reacting to Iran's actions in the Gulf region?
It is the first time Hamas, a key ally, has weighed in on Iran's actions during this war. And P.S. Kerry Khan reports.
Hamas, which is backed by Iran, said it affirms Tehran's right to defend itself against the U.S. and Israeli attacks. But in a statement, the group called on its Iranian brothers to, quote, avoid targeting neighboring countries and urged all regional nations to cooperate in order to, quote, preserve the bonds of brotherhood. Iran has fired missiles and drones into multiple Gulf countries.
Iran says it is targeting U.S. installations there, but many attacks have hit civilian infrastructure. In the UAE, Iran hit the Dubai airport and near iconic tourist landmarks. Saudi Arabia said Friday it intercepted nearly a dozen drones from Iran. Hamas has strongly condemned Israel's killing of Iran's supreme leader, calling it a, quote, heinous crime. Carrie Khan, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
The White House is investigating the possibility of imposing tariffs on goods from 60 economies. It's the second time the administration said it would look at new tariffs this week under a statute that's meant to combat unfair trading practices. NPR's Daniel Kurtzleben reports.
The 60 economies will be investigated specifically related to forced labor. Not necessarily the practice itself, but to what degree those foreign governments import goods produced with forced labor. Major trading partners including China, the EU, and Mexico are on the investigation list.
Earlier this week, the administration announced investigations into those countries and others in relation to other trading practices. The White House is exploring these new tariffs after the Supreme Court last month found many of Trump's tariffs to be unconstitutional. The investigations can take months to complete. The U.S.
trade representative will hold hearings on these new investigations in a month and a half. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News.
Airline tickets are starting to climb related to the war in Iran. This is NPR News. A strong storm left hundreds of thousands without power from Wisconsin to New York, and more extreme weather is expected over the coming days. NPR's Matt Bloom reports on forecasts calling for a bevy of conditions across the nation, from a polar vortex in the Midwest and East to a heat wave in the West.
The National Weather Service calls it an anomalously early heat wave. It's already started in Southern California. Los Angeles has hit 90 degrees in recent days. By Monday, many southwest states could see highs reach the triple digits or close to it and stay there through much of the week. Meanwhile, heavy rains continue to batter Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest.
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