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What are the latest developments in the war with Iran?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. We are now more than two weeks into a war with Iran. President Trump and his aides are doubling down on the narrative that the U.S. is winning. Trump is working to promote an image of strength against the backdrop of climbing U.S. gas prices, heavy market volatility, and polls consistently suggesting people are questioning the wisdom of a war that could last longer than the NPR's Frank Ordonez traveled with the president over the weekend in Florida.
Trump is very attuned to the politics of the moment. He can see the polls. He can see how the split among his own supporters who were concerned about this dragging on. And Trump also knows how to employ a strong yet simple language and kind of repeating it over and over again as a rebranding tool.
NPR's Frank Ordonez, Germany is among several developed countries rejecting President Trump's demand to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. NPR's Rob Schmitz has more from Berlin.
President Trump has called on NATO allies in Europe to protect the shipping lane, crucial to providing oil and gas to countries throughout the world. But Stefan Cornelius, a spokesman for German Chancellor Friedrich Mahn, says the war has nothing to do with NATO and that for its part, Germany would not help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
How is President Trump's narrative shaping public perception of the war?
NATO, said Cornelius, is a defensive alliance for its territory. As the war enters its third week, Iran continues to maintain its stranglehold over the strait. Germany's foreign minister also called on the U.S. and Israel to, quote, clarify when they consider the military objectives of their operation to be achieved. Rob Schmidt, NPR News, Berlin.
In a sign of how the war against Iran is spreading, airlines are starting to add fuel surcharges to ticket prices. NPR's Bill Chappell has more.
The 75% jump is a huge spike in one of air carriers' biggest expenses, and their customers will eventually absorb some of that increase, says Sean Cudahy of the PointsGuy website.
Consumers purchasing tickets for the summer will likely feel it. It's just a matter of when and how significant.
He recommends locking in an airfare now and making sure you can change the ticket.
You can also set alerts so you get an alert every time the price changes.
But Cudahy adds for international travel, with thousands of flights canceled since the war started, it can be tough to avoid airline hubs in the Middle East, which are some of the busiest in the world. Bill Chappell, NPR News.
Two members of the Iranian women's soccer team are staying behind in Australia, where a top government official says they've been relocated to an undisclosed safe location.
What is the impact of rising gas prices on consumers and airlines?
Five other players and a support staff member had dropped their bid for asylum and as of Monday night were flying to Oman and possibly back to Iran. Concerns have been raised about the women's safety. back in Iran. At last check on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 386 points. You're listening to NPR News. Now, the morning after the Oscars, one battle after another is basking in the glow of last night's big wins at the Academy Awards. Took home Best Picture, Best Director, three more Oscars as well. Sinners walked in with a record 16 nominations and walked away with some wins as well among the most notable Best Actor. Michael B. Jordan's first statuette for his roles playing twins and Stack in the vampire thriller.
I stand here because of the people that came before me. Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forrest Whitaker, Will Smith, and to be amongst those giants, amongst those greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys. Thank you, everybody in this room.
Again, he played Twin Smoke and Stack in Sinners. Steve Futterman reports on another first at the ceremony.
When the winner in the Best Cinematography category was announced...
How are international relations affecting military operations in the Strait of Hormuz?
And the Oscar goes to Sinners. It was an Oscar first. Autumn Durald-Arquipa became the first woman ever to win in that category. Just three times in the 98-year history of the awards had a woman even been nominated.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What are the latest developments in the war with Iran?
0:01–1:19
2
How is President Trump's narrative shaping public perception of the war?
1:19–2:37
3
What is the impact of rising gas prices on consumers and airlines?
2:37–3:55
4
How are international relations affecting military operations in the Strait of Hormuz?
3:55–4:16
5
What significant milestones were achieved at the recent Academy Awards?
4:16–4:40
6
How is the military addressing the challenges faced by transgender troops?
4:40–5:04